Serving 205 students in grades 9-12, Ascend Career 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). 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 26:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ascend Career Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Ascend Career Academy's student population of 205 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ascend Career Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ascend Career Academy is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3566 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
31%
36%
Black
54%
21%
White
12%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ascend Career Academy's ranking?
Ascend Career Academy is ranked #3566 out of 3,655 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ascend Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Ascend Career Academy is 55-59%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Ascend Career Academy?
205 students attend Ascend Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Ascend Career Academy students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ascend Career Academy?
Ascend Career Academy has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ascend Career Academy offer ?
Ascend Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ascend Career Academy part of?
Ascend Career Academy is part of Broward School District.
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