Journeys Academy

1722 W Airport Blvd
Sanford, FL 32771
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 138 students in grades 2-12, Journeys 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 is 21-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 2-12
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in FL)
  • : 21-39%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Journeys Academy's student population of 138 students has grown by 74% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Total Students
138 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Journeys Academy is 0.69, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
(12-13)
21-39%
58%
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(14-15)
<50%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Journeys Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
30%
37%
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Black
42%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Journeys Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
22%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Journeys Academy and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(19-20)
<50%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Journeys Academy and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Journeys Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Journeys Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Journeys Academy often compared to?
Journeys Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Bentley Elementary School, Seminole Science Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Journeys Academy?
The graduation rate of Journeys Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Journeys Academy?
138 students attend Journeys Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Journeys Academy students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Journeys Academy?
Journeys Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Journeys Academy offer ?
Journeys Academy offers enrollment in grades 2-12
What school district is Journeys Academy part of?
Journeys Academy is part of Seminole School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 2-12
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : 21-39%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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