Drop Back In High School serves 481 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
481 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤10%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤20%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
26%
37%
Black
28%
21%
White
42%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)6%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
7%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Drop Back In High School?
The graduation rate of Drop Back In High School is 6%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 78%.
How many students attend Drop Back In High School?
481 students attend Drop Back In High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Drop Back In High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Drop Back In High School?
Drop Back In High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Drop Back In High School offer ?
Drop Back In High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Drop Back In High School part of?
Drop Back In High School is part of Polk School District.
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