Success Academy serves 138 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Success Academy's student population of 138 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Success Academy is 0.65, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)10-14%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)10-14%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
50%
37%
Black
24%
21%
White
22%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Success Academy often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Success Academy?
The graduation rate of Success Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Success Academy?
138 students attend Success Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Success Academy students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Success Academy?
Success Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Success Academy offer ?
Success Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Success Academy part of?
Success Academy is part of Lee School District.
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