Serving 123 students in grades 6-12, Focus Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Focus Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Focus Academy is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Focus Academy began in 2012 as the dream of a small group of
parents of children with special needs: a school wheretheir
children would feel valued, supported, and not just encouraged, but
expected to succeed. A school where their children's strengths were
recognized, where they were prepared not just for academic
success, but for a full and satisfying future with meaningful work,
social success, and lifelong friendships. Focus Academy is built on
that dream. And through collaboration and a sense of partnership
with parents and families, Focus Academy enables each student to
make that dream their reality.
Our mission:
To provide our students with an educational community where
they feel valued, supported and successful
To create a learning environment where success is
expected
To provide our students with rich and varied opportunities for
individual development; social interaction and connection;
relationship building and social emotional growth
To provide our students with the necessary tools to move beyond
the classroom and to become active members of the
community
To prepare our students to live the most independent and
meaningful lives possible.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Focus Academy?
The graduation rate of Focus Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Focus Academy?
123 students attend Focus Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Focus Academy students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Focus Academy?
Focus Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
This school has helped my kid in a short period. We''re not even a year into this school and my kid has blossomed, the sensitivity is slowly getting overcome, my kid''s memory has tremendously improved (guess it''s how the teachers approach their student's learning style), and confidence shoots up the roof. I am more than happy we found this school and got accepted. I look forward to many more years to be with this school.
- Posted by Parent - Galant knight
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