Serving 269 students in grades 4-12, Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner)'s student population of 269 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) 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 Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) is 0.67, 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
#3692 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
41%
37%
Black
31%
21%
White
26%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
49%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner)'s ranking?
Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) is ranked #3692 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 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner)?
The graduation rate of Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) is 21-39%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner)?
269 students attend Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 26% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner)?
Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) offer ?
Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) part of?
Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) is part of Polk School District.
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