Serving 33 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Waypoint Charter Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waypoint Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Waypoint Charter Academy's student population of 33 students has grown by 153% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
33 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Waypoint Charter Academy is 0.55, 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)
(20-21)<50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
37%
Black
27%
21%
White
61%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
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 48% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Waypoint Charter Academy?
33 students attend Waypoint Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Waypoint Charter Academy students are White, 27% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Waypoint Charter Academy offer ?
Waypoint Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Waypoint Charter Academy part of?
Waypoint Charter Academy is part of Madison School District.
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