Serving 16 students in grades 9-10, Polk Pre-collegiate Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Polk Pre-collegiate Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Polk Pre-collegiate Academy is 0.69, 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.
Polk Pre-collegiate Academy is ranked #533 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Polk Pre-collegiate Academy often compared to?
Polk Pre-collegiate Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mckeel Academy Of Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Polk Pre-collegiate Academy?
16 students attend Polk Pre-collegiate Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Polk Pre-collegiate Academy students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polk Pre-collegiate Academy?
Polk Pre-collegiate Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Polk Pre-collegiate Academy offer ?
Polk Pre-collegiate Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Polk Pre-collegiate Academy part of?
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