Polk Grad Academy serves 34 students in grades 9-12.
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 56%).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
The diversity score of Polk Grad Academy is 0.74, 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.
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 56% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Polk Grad Academy?
The graduation rate of Polk Grad Academy is 35-39%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Polk Grad Academy?
34 students attend Polk Grad Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Polk Grad Academy students are White, 26% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Polk Grad Academy offer ?
Polk Grad Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Polk Grad Academy part of?
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