Parkway Academy serves 516 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% 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 9-12
Total Students
516 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-44%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)21%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
37%
Black
87%
21%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)65-69%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parkway Academy?
The graduation rate of Parkway Academy is 65-69%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 77%.
How many students attend Parkway Academy?
516 students attend Parkway Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Parkway Academy students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkway Academy?
Parkway Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Parkway Academy offer ?
Parkway Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Parkway Academy part of?
Parkway Academy is part of Broward School District.
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