Serving 81 students in grades 7-12, Northstar 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 ≤20% (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%).
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northstar Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Northstar Academy's student population of 81 students has grown by 76% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northstar 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 Northstar Academy is 0.28, 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
#3467 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
36%
Black
84%
21%
White
10%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northstar Academy's ranking?
Northstar Academy is ranked #3467 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?
≤20% 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).
How many students attend Northstar Academy?
81 students attend Northstar Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Northstar Academy students are Black, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Northstar Academy offer ?
Northstar Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Northstar Academy part of?
Northstar Academy is part of Pinellas School District.
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