The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.) serves 23 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.)'s student population of 23 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.) is 0.58, 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)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)11-19%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
37%
Black
57%
21%
White
26%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
49%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.)?
The graduation rate of The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.) is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.)?
23 students attend The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.) students are Black, 26% of students are White, and 17% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.) offer ?
The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.) offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.) part of?
The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.) is part of Jackson School District.
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