D.r.i.l.l. Academy serves 12 students in grades 8-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
12 students

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
42%
37%

Black
33%
21%

White
25%
35%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
47%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
3%
9%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend D.r.i.l.l. Academy?
12 students attend D.r.i.l.l. Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of D.r.i.l.l. Academy students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, and 25% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of D.r.i.l.l. Academy?
D.r.i.l.l. Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does D.r.i.l.l. Academy offer ?
D.r.i.l.l. Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is D.r.i.l.l. Academy part of?
D.r.i.l.l. Academy is part of Collier School District.
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