Serving 99 students in grades 9-12, Escambia Charter School 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
37%
Black
79%
21%
White
14%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≤10%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
5%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Escambia Charter School?
The graduation rate of Escambia Charter School is 10%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 86%.
How many students attend Escambia Charter School?
99 students attend Escambia Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Escambia Charter School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Escambia Charter School?
Escambia Charter School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Escambia Charter School offer ?
Escambia Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Escambia Charter School part of?
Escambia Charter School is part of Escambia School District.
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