Catapult 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 53%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (17-18)
1,025 students
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤10%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Asian
(17-18)2%
4%
Hispanic
(17-18)12%
32%
Black
(17-18)49%
22%
White
(17-18)33%
39%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)4%
3%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)8%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
17%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Catapult Academy?
The graduation rate of Catapult Academy is 8%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Catapult Academy?
1,025 students attend Catapult Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Catapult Academy students are Black, 33% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Catapult Academy offer ?
Catapult Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Catapult Academy part of?
Catapult Academy is part of Duval School District.
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