Oscar Patterson Academy serves 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oscar Patterson Academy is 0.69, 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
25:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
22%
37%
Black
43%
21%
White
29%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Oscar Patterson Academy?
250 students attend Oscar Patterson Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Oscar Patterson Academy students are Black, 29% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oscar Patterson Academy?
Oscar Patterson Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oscar Patterson Academy offer ?
Oscar Patterson Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Oscar Patterson Academy part of?
Oscar Patterson Academy is part of Bay School District.
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