S.t.a.r. Charter School serves 103 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% 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
103 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
28%
37%
Black
46%
21%
White
26%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend S.t.a.r. Charter School?
103 students attend S.t.a.r. Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of S.t.a.r. Charter School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, and 26% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of S.t.a.r. Charter School?
S.t.a.r. Charter School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does S.t.a.r. Charter School offer ?
S.t.a.r. Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is S.t.a.r. Charter School part of?
S.t.a.r. Charter School is part of Polk School District.
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