Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy vs. Palm Acres Charter High School
Should you attend Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy or Palm Acres Charter High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Community Size
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Overview
Serving 266 students in grades 9-12, Donna J. Beasley Technical 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 280 students in grades 9-12, Palm Acres Charter High School 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 <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
266 students
280 students
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3615 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1872 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
<50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
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n/a
Graduation Rate
10-14%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
6
1
Grade 10 Students
29
24
Grade 11 Students
59
54
Grade 12 Students
172
201
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
1%
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n/a
% Hispanic
55%
64%
% Black
17%
17%
% White
23%
16%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
