Haines City Step Up 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 20-24% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
n/a
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-24%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤5%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
What grades does Haines City Step Up Academy offer ?
Haines City Step Up Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Haines City Step Up Academy part of?
Haines City Step Up Academy is part of Polk School District.
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