Les Peters Academy

3930 W Dr Martin Luther King J
Tampa, FL 33614
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Bottom 50%
Serving 21 students in grades 6-12, Les Peters 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 <50% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 21 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in FL)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Les Peters Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Les Peters Academy's student population of 21 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
21 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Les Peters Academy is 0.64, 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)
(20-21)
<50%
48%
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(17-18)
<50%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Les Peters 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 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
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37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Les Peters Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
38%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Les Peters Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
43%
35%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
19%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Les Peters Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Les Peters Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Les Peters Academy and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(10-11)
<50%
73%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Les Peters 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 (11-12)
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Les Peters Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Les Peters Academy often compared to?
Les Peters Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Leto High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Les Peters Academy?
The graduation rate of Les Peters Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 73%.
How many students attend Les Peters Academy?
21 students attend Les Peters Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Les Peters Academy students are White, 38% of students are Black, and 19% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Les Peters Academy?
Les Peters Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Les Peters Academy offer ?
Les Peters Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Les Peters Academy part of?
Les Peters Academy is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Les Peters Academy located?
Les Peters Academy is located in the Drew Park neighborhood of Tampa, FL. There are 1 other public schools located in Drew Park.

School Reviews

5   11/25/2016
I have a son that was headed in the wrong path, I actually gave up on my own son crying hopelessly every night, my SON HAD BEEN ATTENDING Les Peters for a few months and thanks to a teacher by the name of Mr. Bates, my son has made a complete 360 turn around, it is like magic, I want to thank Les Peters and Mr. Bates personally for changing my son around. For parents that have lost hope, send you child to this school and let their miracle teachers help them, Mr.Bates saved my sons life, THANKYOU!
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 21 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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