Serving 540 students in grades 6-8, South Tech 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 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
South Tech Preparatory 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 South Tech Preparatory Academy is 0.58, 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.
South Tech Preparatory Academy is ranked #2191 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend South Tech Preparatory Academy?
540 students attend South Tech Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of South Tech Preparatory Academy students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Tech Preparatory Academy?
South Tech Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Tech Preparatory Academy offer ?
South Tech Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Tech Preparatory Academy part of?
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