Drop Back In Academy (Closed 2015)

Drop Back In Academy serves 77 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 68%). 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 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
77 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(09-10)
<50%
68%
(13-14)
<50%
58%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
36%
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Black
91%
21%
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White
3%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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(13-14)
≤20%
78%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Drop Back In Academy?
The graduation rate of Drop Back In Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 78%.
How many students attend Drop Back In Academy?
77 students attend Drop Back In Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Drop Back In Academy students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Drop Back In Academy?
Drop Back In Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Drop Back In Academy offer ?
Drop Back In Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Drop Back In Academy part of?
Drop Back In Academy is part of Gadsden School District.

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