Optima Classical Academy serves 141 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Optima Classical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Optima Classical Academy's student population of 141 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Optima Classical Academy is 0.62, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
19%
37%
Black
10%
21%
White
57%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Optima Classical Academy?
141 students attend Optima Classical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Optima Classical Academy students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Optima Classical Academy?
Optima Classical Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Optima Classical Academy offer ?
Optima Classical Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Optima Classical Academy part of?
Optima Classical Academy is part of Collier School District.
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