Florida Scholars Academy serves 1,024 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,024 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Florida Scholars Academy's student population of 1,024 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,024 students
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Florida Scholars Academy is 0.55, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
38%
Black
59%
21%
White
31%
34%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Florida Scholars Academy?
1,024 students attend Florida Scholars Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Florida Scholars Academy students are Black, 31% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Florida Scholars Academy?
Florida Scholars Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Florida Scholars Academy offer ?
Florida Scholars Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Florida Scholars Academy part of?
Florida Scholars Academy is part of Djj School District.
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