Serving 81 students in grades 7-12, Northstar 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 ≤10% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
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)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
37%
Black
84%
21%
White
10%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
49%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northstar Academy's ranking?
Northstar Academy 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 Northstar Academy?
The graduation rate of Northstar Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Northstar Academy?
81 students attend Northstar Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Northstar Academy students are Black, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Northstar Academy offer ?
Northstar Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Northstar Academy part of?
Northstar Academy is part of Pinellas School District.
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