Ascend Career Academy

Summary:

Ascend Career Academy is a public charter high school in Margate, Florida, serving 231 students in grades 9-12. Despite being part of the Broward County school district, which is ranked 30th out of 68 districts in the state, Ascend Career Academy consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Florida high schools, performing significantly below district and state averages across various subject areas.

The school's academic performance is a major concern, with only 16% of students proficient or better in Algebra 1, compared to 58% in the Broward district and 55% statewide. Ascend Career Academy also struggles with low graduation rates, ranging from 30.9% to 56.3% over the past several years, far below the state and district averages of around 90% or higher. Additionally, the school has extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 63.9% to 90.9%, more than double the state and district averages.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Coral Springs Charter School, Monarch High School, and Atlantic Technical College, generally outperform Ascend Career Academy across various metrics, including academic achievement, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. This suggests that the school's challenges may be unique and require a tailored approach to improvement, especially given the high percentage of students from low-income families it serves.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 5251 Coconut Creek Pkwy
       Margate, FL  33063


(954) 978-4555

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
672nd of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,966 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  25.6 Help
Number of students:  231

Racial breakdown:

African American:
51.9%
Hispanic:
34.2%
White:
10.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ascend Career Academy ranks worse than 83.3% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 47th among 56 ranked high schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.88. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Ascend Career Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (51.9%), Hispanic (34.2%), White (10.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Broward School District. (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ascend Career Academy is $6,966. 57 high schools in the Broward School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ascend Career Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Ascend Career Academy 672nd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Ascend Career Academy in the ranking list.)

Broward:

SchoolDigger ranks Broward 30th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ascend Career Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.00 637th 716 11.0%
2019 3.30 677th 734 7.8%
2021 4.90 676th 746 9.4%
2022 5.36 681st 774 12.0%
2023 7.45 676th 792 14.6%
2024 9.88 672nd 807 16.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Ascend Career Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 10 22 0 11 0 0 3 0 46
2017 24 60 1 40 0 0 2 0 127
2018 34 95 1 60 0 0 9 0 199
2019 41 129 6 47 0 0 5 0 228
2020 36 131 8 66 1 0 2 0 244
2021 30 118 5 62 1 0 6 0 222
2022 24 110 2 63 1 1 4 0 205
2023 25 120 2 79 0 1 4 0 231

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ascend Career Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 46 n/a n/a 63
2017 127 6.0 21.1 75.6
2018 199 10.0 19.9 65.3
2019 228 7.0 32.5 100
2020 244 10.0 24.4 42.2
2021 222 9.0 24.6 23.4
2022 205 8.0 25.6 99
2023 231 0.0 n/a 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ascend Career Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 46 n/a n/a 63
2017 127 6.0 21.1 75.6
2018 199 10.0 19.9 65.3
2019 228 7.0 32.5 100
2020 244 10.0 24.4 42.2
2021 222 9.0 24.6 23.4
2022 205 8.0 25.6 99
2023 231 0.0 n/a 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ascend Career Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $00 (0.0%) $7,004 (100.0%) $7,004
2019 $00 (0.0%) $7,196 (100.0%) $7,196
2020 $00 (0.0%) $7,915 (100.0%) $7,915
2021 $00 (0.0%) $8,189 (100.0%) $8,189
2022 $38 (0.5%) $8,388 (99.5%) $8,426
2023 $795 (11.4%) $6,172 (88.6%) $6,966

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ascend Career Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 677th of 734 High schoolsRanks 676th of 792 High schools
 6.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Ascend Career Academy)2619
 7%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5753
 4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Ascend Career Academy)106
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5349
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Ascend Career Academy)322
 19%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Broward)6863
 5%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Ascend Career Academy)1315
 2%
   End of Course US History (Broward)6763
 4%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Ascend Career Academy)817
 9%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Broward)6250
 12%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Ascend Career Academy)35
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Broward)5645
 11%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students228231
 1.3%
African American129120
 7%
American Indian00
Asian62
 66.7%
Hispanic4779
 68.1%
Pacific Islander01
White4125
 39%
Two or More Races54
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ascend Career Academy

Ascend Career Academy ranks in the bottom 16.7% of Florida high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 231 students attended Ascend Career Academy.

Students at Ascend Career Academy are 52% African American, 34% Hispanic, 11% White, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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