The Academy At Lake Hills School- South serves 36 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Academy At Lake Hills School- South's student population of 36 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Academy At Lake Hills School- South is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
20%
37%
Black
25%
21%
White
44%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The Academy At Lake Hills School- South?
36 students attend The Academy At Lake Hills School- South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of The Academy At Lake Hills School- South students are White, 25% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Academy At Lake Hills School- South?
The Academy At Lake Hills School- South has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Academy At Lake Hills School- South offer ?
The Academy At Lake Hills School- South offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is The Academy At Lake Hills School- South part of?
The Academy At Lake Hills School- South is part of Lake School District.
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