Serving 140 students in grades 9-12, Florida Futures Academy 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 is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 59%). 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 47:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 47:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: ≤5% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Florida Futures Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Florida Futures Academy's student population of 140 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Florida Futures Academy is 0.61, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
47:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
28%
37%
Black
55%
21%
White
13%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤5%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Florida Futures Academy?
The graduation rate of Florida Futures Academy is 5%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Florida Futures Academy?
140 students attend Florida Futures Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Florida Futures Academy students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florida Futures Academy?
Florida Futures Academy has a student ration of 47:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Florida Futures Academy offer ?
Florida Futures Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Florida Futures Academy part of?
Florida Futures Academy is part of Palm Beach School District.
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