Serving 127 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Jackson Alternative School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jackson Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jackson Alternative School's student population of 127 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jackson Alternative School 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 Jackson Alternative School 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3622 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
37%
Black
39%
21%
White
49%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson Alternative School's ranking?
Jackson Alternative School is ranked #3622 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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jackson Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Jackson Alternative School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Jackson Alternative School?
127 students attend Jackson Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Jackson Alternative School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Alternative School?
Jackson Alternative School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jackson Alternative School offer ?
Jackson Alternative School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Jackson Alternative School part of?
Jackson Alternative School is part of Jackson School District.
School Calendar
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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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