Serving 21 students in grades 9-12, St. Cloud Preparatory Academy High School 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Florida state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
24%
37%
Black
n/a
21%
White
57%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
How many students attend St. Cloud Preparatory Academy High School?
21 students attend St. Cloud Preparatory Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of St. Cloud Preparatory Academy High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Cloud Preparatory Academy High School?
St. Cloud Preparatory Academy High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. Cloud Preparatory Academy High School offer ?
St. Cloud Preparatory Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is St. Cloud Preparatory Academy High School part of?
St. Cloud Preparatory Academy High School is part of Osceola School District.
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