Serving 215 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 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science 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 215 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Total Classroom Teachers (21-22)
8 teachers
Year Founded
2015
School Calendar
School Motto
Creating a Promising Future
School Rankings
Ascend Career Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ascend Career Academy is 0.58, 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
#3607 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
38%
38%
Black
53%
21%
White
6%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #3607 out of 3,662 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 52% FL state average), while 11-19% 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 30-39%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ascend Career Academy?
215 students attend Ascend Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ascend Career Academy students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Ascend Career Academy offer ?
Ascend Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ascend Career Academy part of?
Ascend Career Academy is part of Broward School District.
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