West Florida Wilderness Insti. (Closed 2013)

West Florida Wilderness Insti. serves 23 students in grades 6-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(10-11)
<50%
68%
(11-12)
<50%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
38%
Black
74%
21%
White
26%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average).
How many students attend West Florida Wilderness Insti.?
23 students attend West Florida Wilderness Insti..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of West Florida Wilderness Insti. students are Black, and 26% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Florida Wilderness Insti.?
West Florida Wilderness Insti. has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Florida Wilderness Insti. offer ?
West Florida Wilderness Insti. offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is West Florida Wilderness Insti. part of?
West Florida Wilderness Insti. is part of Holmes School District.

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