Sawgrass Academy serves 113 students in grades 6-8.
Minority enrollment was 37% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
113 students
Total Classroom Teachers (06-07)
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
37%
Black
32%
21%
White
63%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Sawgrass Academy?
113 students attend Sawgrass Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Sawgrass Academy students are White, 32% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Sawgrass Academy offer ?
Sawgrass Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sawgrass Academy part of?
Sawgrass Academy is part of Brevard School District.
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