The Language Academy serves 119 students in grades 4-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% 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 4-8
Total Students
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
17%
37%
Black
1%
21%
White
80%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
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 The Language Academy?
119 students attend The Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of The Language Academy students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Language Academy?
The Language Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Language Academy offer ?
The Language Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is The Language Academy part of?
The Language Academy is part of Pasco School District.
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