Rising Leaders Academy

1527 Lincoln Ave
Panama City, FL 32405
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 301 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Rising Leaders Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 20% in FL
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rising Leaders Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Rising Leaders Academy's student population of 301 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
301 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Rising Leaders Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rising Leaders 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#737 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
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65-69%
52%
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65-69%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rising Leaders Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Rising Leaders Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
9%
37%
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Black
19%
21%
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White
58%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.62
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rising Leaders Academy's ranking?
Rising Leaders Academy is ranked #737 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Rising Leaders Academy often compared to?
Rising Leaders Academyis often viewed alongside schools like University Academy Sabl Inc by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Rising Leaders Academy?
301 students attend Rising Leaders Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Rising Leaders Academy students are White, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rising Leaders Academy?
Rising Leaders Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rising Leaders Academy offer ?
Rising Leaders Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Rising Leaders Academy part of?
Rising Leaders Academy is part of Bay School District.

School Reviews

5   3/31/2022
Excellent school. love it.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - :
3   3/3/2020
Excellent instruction Math,Reading and creative arts but very heavy homework and unsure of current administration that may not be as seems. Principal inclination is to suspend vs counsel — even kindergarteners— not at their behavior expectations. Maturity & autonomy and excellent behavior expected from even youngest children despite very long days. Heard principal, who mostly seems very nice and sympathetically, yelling repeatedly at young kids during 10 minutes quiet time required at lunch one day and talking in office about student behavior in front of the student (and others in office) waiting for their parent. If your child generally behaves very well/emotionally mature, can manage lots of homework, and can sit still for long periods of day, go for it. Great instruction, caring teachers, small school feeling, interesting extra programs.
- Posted by Parent - High behavioral expectations

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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