Serving 534 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Tallahassee Classical School 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 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tallahassee Classical School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Tallahassee Classical School's student population of 534 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tallahassee Classical School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tallahassee Classical School is 0.71, which is more 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
#2248 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
14%
36%
Black
30%
21%
White
43%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tallahassee Classical School's ranking?
Tallahassee Classical School is ranked #2248 out of 3,704 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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Tallahassee Classical School?
534 students attend Tallahassee Classical School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Tallahassee Classical School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tallahassee Classical School?
Tallahassee Classical School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tallahassee Classical School offer ?
Tallahassee Classical School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Tallahassee Classical School part of?
Tallahassee Classical School is part of Leon School District.
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