Serving 50 students in grades 6-12, Goodwill Life 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
50 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)21-39%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
24%
37%
Black
14%
21%
White
56%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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 57% FL state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Goodwill Life Academy?
The graduation rate of Goodwill Life Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 83%.
How many students attend Goodwill Life Academy?
50 students attend Goodwill Life Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Goodwill Life Academy students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goodwill Life Academy?
Goodwill Life Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Goodwill Life Academy offer ?
Goodwill Life Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Goodwill Life Academy part of?
Goodwill Life Academy is part of Lee School District.
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