The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.) serves 38 students in grades 6-12.
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 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.)'s student population of 38 students has grown by 90% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
38 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. May 27, 2026
School Motto
Building a Better Community... One Student at a Time
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.) is 0.53, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)11-19%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
37%
Black
55%
21%
White
42%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
47%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.)?
The graduation rate of The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.) is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.)?
38 students attend The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.) students are Black, 42% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.)?
The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.) has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.) offer ?
The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.) offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.) part of?
The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.) is part of Jackson School District.
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