Serving 97 students in grades 6-12, Gause Academy Of Leadership 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gause Academy Of Leadership ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gause Academy Of Leadership's student population of 97 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
97 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gause Academy Of Leadership 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 Gause Academy Of Leadership is 0.69, 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
#3570 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
28%
38%
Black
32%
21%
White
37%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gause Academy Of Leadership's ranking?
Gause Academy Of Leadership is ranked #3570 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Gause Academy Of Leadership often compared to?
Gause Academy Of Leadershipis often viewed alongside schools like Compass Middle Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gause Academy Of Leadership?
The graduation rate of Gause Academy Of Leadership is 40-59%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gause Academy Of Leadership?
97 students attend Gause Academy Of Leadership.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Gause Academy Of Leadership students are White, 32% of students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gause Academy Of Leadership?
Gause Academy Of Leadership has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gause Academy Of Leadership offer ?
Gause Academy Of Leadership offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gause Academy Of Leadership part of?
Gause Academy Of Leadership is part of Polk School District.
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