Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Tallahassee Classical 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 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tallahassee Classical School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Tallahassee Classical School's student population of 424 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Tallahassee Classical School 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 Tallahassee Classical School is 0.74, which is more 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
#2158 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
17%
37%
Black
26%
21%
White
40%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tallahassee Classical School's ranking?
Tallahassee Classical School is ranked #2158 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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Tallahassee Classical School?
424 students attend Tallahassee Classical School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Tallahassee Classical School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tallahassee Classical School?
Tallahassee Classical School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tallahassee Classical School offer ?
Tallahassee Classical School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tallahassee Classical School part of?
Tallahassee Classical School is part of Leon School District.
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