Serving 184 students in grades 8-12, North Central Florida Public Charter 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 37:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Central Florida Public Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
North Central Florida Public Charter School's student population of 184 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Central Florida Public Charter 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 North Central Florida Public Charter School is 0.39, 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
#3661 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
37%
Black
77%
21%
White
13%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Central Florida Public Charter School's ranking?
North Central Florida Public Charter School is ranked #3661 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Central Florida Public Charter School?
The graduation rate of North Central Florida Public Charter School is 45-49%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend North Central Florida Public Charter School?
184 students attend North Central Florida Public Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of North Central Florida Public Charter School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Central Florida Public Charter School?
North Central Florida Public Charter School has a student ration of 37:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Central Florida Public Charter School offer ?
North Central Florida Public Charter School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is North Central Florida Public Charter School part of?
North Central Florida Public Charter School is part of Alachua School District.
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