Serving 139 students in grades 9-12, Performance Based Preparatory 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 <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
The diversity score of Performance Based Preparatory Academy 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Performance Based Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Performance Based Preparatory Academy is 55-59%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Performance Based Preparatory Academy?
139 students attend Performance Based Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Performance Based Preparatory Academy students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Performance Based Preparatory Academy?
Performance Based Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Performance Based Preparatory Academy offer ?
Performance Based Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Performance Based Preparatory Academy part of?
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