The Academy

18300 Cochran Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
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Bottom 50%
Serving 258 students in grades 6-12, The 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). 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 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

The Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

The Academy's student population of 258 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
258 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

The Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Academy is 0.54, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#3644 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
48%
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≤10%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
19%
36%
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Black
10%
21%
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White
64%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
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65-69%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Academy's ranking?
The Academy is ranked #3644 out of 3,655 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Academy?
The graduation rate of The Academy is 65-69%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend The Academy?
258 students attend The Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of The Academy students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Academy?
The Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does The Academy offer ?
The Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is The Academy part of?
The Academy is part of Charlotte School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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