Serving 19 students in grades 6-12, Esteem Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Esteem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Esteem Academy's student population of 19 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Esteem Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Esteem Academy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1774 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
37%
Black
11%
21%
White
63%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Esteem Academy's ranking?
Esteem Academy is ranked #1774 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Esteem Academy?
The graduation rate of Esteem Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 86%.
How many students attend Esteem Academy?
19 students attend Esteem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Esteem Academy students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Esteem Academy?
Esteem Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Esteem Academy offer ?
Esteem Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Esteem Academy part of?
Esteem Academy is part of Orange School District.
School Calendar
View the Esteem Academy yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Spring Break Schools Closed/District Offices Open
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
End of Fourth Marking Period/ Last Day of School
May 28, 2025 (Wednesday)
First Day of School
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Presidents' Day/Teacher Non-Workday / Schools Closed / District Offices Open
February 16, 2026 (Monday)
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