Serving 93 students in grades 6-12, Graduation Assistance Program 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 47:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Graduation Assistance Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Graduation Assistance Program's student population of 93 students has grown by 111% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
93 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Graduation Assistance Program ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Graduation Assistance Program is 0.25, 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
#3565 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
47:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
37%
Black
4%
21%
White
86%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Graduation Assistance Program's ranking?
Graduation Assistance Program is ranked #3565 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Graduation Assistance Program?
The graduation rate of Graduation Assistance Program is 40-59%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Graduation Assistance Program?
93 students attend Graduation Assistance Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Graduation Assistance Program students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Graduation Assistance Program?
Graduation Assistance Program has a student ration of 47:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Graduation Assistance Program offer ?
Graduation Assistance Program offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Graduation Assistance Program part of?
Graduation Assistance Program is part of Holmes School District.
School Calendar
View the Graduation Assistance Program yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
No School, Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
No School, Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
No School, Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
No School, Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School, Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
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