Serving 101 students in grades 1-12, Sumter Prep Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sumter Prep Academy's student population of 101 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
101 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sumter Prep Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sumter Prep Academy is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3558 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
21%
38%
Black
29%
21%
White
45%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sumter Prep Academy's ranking?
Sumter Prep Academy is ranked #3558 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sumter Prep Academy?
The graduation rate of Sumter Prep Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sumter Prep Academy?
101 students attend Sumter Prep Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Sumter Prep Academy students are White, 29% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sumter Prep Academy?
Sumter Prep Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sumter Prep Academy offer ?
Sumter Prep Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sumter Prep Academy part of?
Sumter Prep Academy is part of Sumter School District.
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