Serving 58 students in grades 6-12, Pathways 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pathways Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pathways Academy's student population of 58 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
58 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Pathways 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 Pathways Academy is 0.61, 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
#3644 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
3%
37%

Black
40%
21%

White
47%
35%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
<50%
87%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
47%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Pathways Academy's ranking?
Pathways Academy is ranked #3644 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Pathways Academy often compared to?
Pathways Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia High School, Richardson Sixth Grade Academy by visitors of our site.
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 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pathways Academy?
The graduation rate of Pathways Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pathways Academy?
58 students attend Pathways Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Pathways Academy students are White, 40% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pathways Academy?
Pathways Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pathways Academy offer ?
Pathways Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Pathways Academy part of?
Pathways Academy is part of Columbia School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break- System Closed
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day for Seniors CHS and FWHS
May 09, 2025 (Friday)
Last Day of Classes 2025
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
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