Serving 179 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Okeechobee Achievement 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Okeechobee Achievement Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Okeechobee Achievement Academy's student population of 179 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Okeechobee Achievement Academy 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 Okeechobee Achievement Academy is 0.63, 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
#3677 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
47%
37%
Black
9%
21%
White
38%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Okeechobee Achievement Academy's ranking?
Okeechobee Achievement Academy is ranked #3677 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Okeechobee Achievement Academy?
The graduation rate of Okeechobee Achievement Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Okeechobee Achievement Academy?
179 students attend Okeechobee Achievement Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Okeechobee Achievement Academy students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Okeechobee Achievement Academy?
Okeechobee Achievement Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Okeechobee Achievement Academy offer ?
Okeechobee Achievement Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Okeechobee Achievement Academy part of?
Okeechobee Achievement Academy is part of Okeechobee School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School/Early Release Day
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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