Serving 28 students in grades 6-12, Summit 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summit Academy?
The graduation rate of Summit Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 78%.
How many students attend Summit Academy?
28 students attend Summit Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Summit Academy students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Academy?
Summit Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
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