Success Academy serves 84 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: The Alternative Learning Center Central serves the west part of the Fort Myers school district, encompassing an area of approximately 161.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 26.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Success Academy's student population of 84 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
84 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
RESPECT – COMMITMENT – LEADERSHIP
School Rankings
The diversity score of Success Academy is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)10-14%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
5%
Showing 2010–2020. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Success Academy often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Success Academy?
The graduation rate of Success Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Success Academy?
84 students attend Success Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Success Academy students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Success Academy?
Success Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Success Academy offer ?
Success Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Success Academy part of?
Success Academy is part of Lee School District.
School Calendar
View the Success Academy yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Spring Break
March 22, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day for Students
May 27, 2027 (Thursday)
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