Phoenix Academy serves 194 students in grades 8-10.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-10
Total Students
194 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)15-19%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
34%
37%
Black
22%
21%
White
40%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend Phoenix Academy?
194 students attend Phoenix Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Phoenix Academy students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Phoenix Academy?
Phoenix Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Phoenix Academy offer ?
Phoenix Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-10
What school district is Phoenix Academy part of?
Phoenix Academy is part of Sarasota School District.
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