Florida Connections Academy (Closed 2010)

1707 Florida Central Pkwy Ste
Orlando, FL 32809
Florida Connections Academy serves 901 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
901 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
16:1
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American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
13%
36%
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Black
9%
21%
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White
70%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
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School District Name
Connections School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Florida Connections Academy?
901 students attend Florida Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Florida Connections Academy students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florida Connections Academy?
Florida Connections Academy has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Florida Connections Academy offer ?
Florida Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Florida Connections Academy part of?
Florida Connections Academy is part of Connections School District.

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