Naples Classical Academy

Q: Is Naples Classical Academy a good school?

Naples Classical Academy ranks 632 nd of 2256 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Naples Classical Academy is a public charter school serving 985 students in grades K-12 in Naples, Florida, which is part of the highly-ranked Collier County school district.

Naples Classical Academy consistently outperforms the Collier County and Florida state averages on a wide range of standardized tests, including an 81% proficiency rate in Algebra 1 EOC compared to 67% for Collier and 55% for Florida. The school also has a more racially diverse student population than nearby alternative schools, with a higher percentage of White and Hispanic students. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 18.3% is still higher than the state average, it has seen a significant decrease from the previous year. Additionally, Naples Classical Academy has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (13.81%) compared to the nearby The Phoenix Program-Immokalee (69.09%) and The Phoenix Program Naples (69.61%), and it spends $9,649 per student, which is lower than the nearby alternative schools.

These findings suggest that Naples Classical Academy is effectively implementing its classical education model and curriculum, resulting in consistent academic excellence across multiple grade levels and subject areas. The school's diverse student population and cost-effective operations may also contribute to its success, though the lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch indicates the school may serve a more affluent student population compared to nearby alternatives like Mason Classical Academy and Optima Classical Academy.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

15275 Collier Blvd
Naples, FL 34119

(239) 449-8773

District: Collier

SchoolDigger Rank:
632^nd of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,649

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 985

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.5%

Hispanic:

32.8%

African American:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Naples Classical Academy ranks better than 72% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.37. (See more...)

Compare Details Naples Classical Academy ranks better than 76.9% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.19. (See more...)

Compare Details Naples Classical Academy ranks better than 84.5% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.66. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.5%), Hispanic (32.8%), African American (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 13.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Naples Classical Academy is 14.2, which is the 3^rd best among 6 alternative schools in the Collier School District. (See more...)

Compare Naples Classical Academy employs 69 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Naples Classical Academy is $9,649. 4 alternative schools in the Collier School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Naples Classical Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Naples Classical Academy 276^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Naples Classical Academy in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Naples Classical Academy 125^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Naples Classical Academy in the ranking list.)

Collier:

SchoolDigger ranks Collier 14^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Naples Classical Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.39	461^st	2240	79.4%
2024	70.37	632^nd	2256	72.0%

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Rank History for Naples Classical Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	74.91	259^th	1177	78.0%
2024	74.19	276^th	1196	76.9%

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Rank History for Naples Classical Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.28	136^th	792	82.8%
2024	71.66	125^th	807	84.5%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, January 21, 2023

This school is a mess. No control of the students, very disorganized and no communication at all. There is some very good teachers but the lack of leadership is what is bringing the school down even on their second year of being open. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Naples Classical Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	602	43	16	294	1	2	25	0	983
2023	566	54	17	323	1	0	24	0	985

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 Naples Classical Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	983	55.0	17.8	27.2
2023	985	69.0	14.2	13.8

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 Naples Classical Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	983	55.0	17.8	27.2
2023	985	69.0	14.2	13.8

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 Naples Classical Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$402 (4.3%)	$8,935 (95.7%)	$9,337
2023	$663 (6.9%)	$8,987 (93.1%)	$9,649

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Schools Near Naples Classical Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2024)								FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Naples Classical Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	15275 Collier Blvd	Naples	34119	Collier County	Collier	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 449-8773	985	69	14.2	13.8%	566 (57.5%)	54 (5.5%)	323 (32.8%)	17 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (2.4%)								(n/a)	59.0	71.0	54.0	76.0	59.0	60.0	52.0	76.0	71.0	67.0	68.0	72.0	74.0	74.0	53.0	48.0	81.0	64.0	71.0	85.0	79.0	$9,649	$663	$8,987
Hospital/Homebound	Public, Alternative	K-12	5775 Osceola Trl	Naples	34109	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-0130	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Optima Classical Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-9	10270 Immokalee Rd	Naples	34120	Collier County	Collier	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(239) 449-8599	141	16	8.8	2.1%	80 (56.7%)	14 (9.9%)	27 (19.1%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	17 (12.1%)								(n/a)																						$12,678	$00	$12,678
Mason Classical Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3073 Horseshoe Dr S	Naples	34104	Collier County	Collier	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 227-2838	1,429	95	15.0	23.7%	826 (57.8%)	165 (11.5%)	331 (23.2%)	60 (4.2%)	5 (0.3%)	6 (0.4%)	36 (2.5%)								(n/a)	78.0	71.0	62.0	75.0	70.0	75.0	71.0	89.0	80.0	78.0	69.0	77.0	76.0	42.0	57.0	76.0	82.0	78.0	82.0	87.0	100.0	$8,654	$77	$8,577
The Phoenix Program Naples	Public, Alternative	4-12	3706 Estey Ave	Naples	34104	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-1100	181	10	18.1	69.6%	27 (14.9%)	31 (17.1%)	115 (63.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.3%)								(n/a)					7.0	16.0	23.0	19.0					7.0	27.0		16.0	17.0	23.0	32.0	33.0	15.0	$17,658	$2,404	$15,253
Ecollier Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	4600 Santa Barbara Blvd	Naples	34104	Collier County	Collier	No	No	Yes	No	(239) 377-9704	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)					83.0	75.0							92.0			73.0					90.0
The Phoenix Program-Immokalee	Public, Alternative	4-12	614 S 5th St	Immokalee	34142	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-1050	110	3	36.6	69.1%	11 (10.0%)	11 (10.0%)	84 (76.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)								(n/a)						8.0	8.0	19.0								8.0	11.0		25.0	20.0		$13,133	$2,393	$10,740
Gateway Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	12850 Commonwealth Dr	Fort Myers	33913	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 768-5048	1,245	62	20.0	67.9%	244 (19.6%)	349 (28.0%)	583 (46.8%)	19 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.3%)	46 (3.7%)								(n/a)	49.0	40.0	49.0	51.0	45.0	47.0	49.0	48.0	47.0	43.0	30.0	43.0	54.0	46.0	47.0	39.0	36.0	57.0	66.0	63.0	59.0	$8,668	$234	$8,434

Frequently Asked Questions about Naples Classical Academy

How many students attend Naples Classical Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 985 students attended Naples Classical Academy.

Is Naples Classical Academy a good school?

Naples Classical Academy ranks 632^nd of 2256 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Naples Classical Academy in?

Collier

What is the racial makeup of Naples Classical Academy?

Students at Naples Classical Academy are 57% White, 33% Hispanic, 5% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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