Fresh Start Community School serves 154 students in grades 10-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Fresh Start Community School's student population of 154 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fresh Start Community School is 0.64, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
53%
37%
Black
21%
21%
White
19%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Fresh Start Community School often compared to?
Fresh Start Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridge Community High School by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Fresh Start Community School?
The graduation rate of Fresh Start Community School is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fresh Start Community School?
154 students attend Fresh Start Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Fresh Start Community School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fresh Start Community School?
Fresh Start Community School has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fresh Start Community School offer ?
Fresh Start Community School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Fresh Start Community School part of?
Fresh Start Community School is part of Polk School District.
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