Graduation Assistance Program

Summary:

The Graduation Assistance Program is a public high school located in Bonifay, Florida, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 93 students. The school is part of the Holmes District, which is ranked 56 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The Graduation Assistance Program has consistently struggled with extremely low graduation rates, ranging from 16.7% to 60% over the past five years, which is significantly lower than the surrounding schools like Ponce De Leon High School (84.4%) and Holmes County High School (94.1%). The school also has had very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 74.5% to 89%, more than double the rates of the nearby schools. Additionally, the Graduation Assistance Program's test scores are significantly lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels, with 0% proficiency in Algebra 1, Geometry, and 8th-grade Science, compared to the district averages of 33%, 28%, and 44%, respectively.

The Graduation Assistance Program has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 77.42% to 79.59% over the past three years, which is significantly higher than the nearby Ponce De Leon High School (59.47%) and Holmes County High School (49.45%). This suggests that the school's low academic performance may be correlated with the socioeconomic status of its students, and targeted interventions and support may be necessary to address the underlying issues and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 307 W North Ave
       Bonifay, FL  32425


(850) 547-0470

District: Holmes

SchoolDigger Rank:
732nd of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $45,489 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  78.0 Help
Number of students:  78

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.5%
African American:
10.3%
Hispanic:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Graduation Assistance Program is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.56. (See more...)
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Compare Details Graduation Assistance Program ranks worse than 90.7% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Holmes School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.23. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Graduation Assistance Program who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Graduation Assistance Program has the smallest high school student body size in the Holmes School District. Racial makeup is: White (79.5%), African American (10.3%), Hispanic (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Holmes School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Graduation Assistance Program is 78, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Holmes School District! (See more...)
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Compare Graduation Assistance Program employs 1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Graduation Assistance Program is $45,489, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Holmes School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Graduation Assistance Program was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Graduation Assistance Program 732nd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Graduation Assistance Program in the ranking list.)

Holmes:

SchoolDigger ranks Holmes 56th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Graduation Assistance Program

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 8.17 1086th 1148 5.4%
2023 3.56 1144th 1177 2.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Graduation Assistance Program

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 0.33 734th 734 0.0%
2021 2.93 707th 746 5.2%
2022 2.83 728th 774 5.9%
2023 4.33 721st 792 9.0%
2024 4.23 732nd 807 9.3%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Graduation Assistance Program Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Graduation Assistance Program

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 26 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 29
2012 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18
2013 17 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 20
2014 23 3 0 3 0 0 1 0 30
2015 13 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 19
2016 18 4 0 3 0 0 0 0 25
2017 23 4 0 2 1 0 0 0 30
2018 29 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 31
2019 40 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 44
2020 48 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 53
2021 44 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 49
2022 40 4 0 4 0 0 1 0 49
2023 80 4 0 8 0 0 1 0 93
2024 62 8 0 5 0 0 3 0 78

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 Graduation Assistance Program

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 29 3.0 9.6 79.3
2012 18 2.0 9.0 83.3
2013 20 2.0 10.0 85
2014 30 2.0 15.0 83.3
2015 19 3.0 6.3 94.7
2016 25 3.0 8.3 28
2017 30 3.0 10.0 60
2018 31 2.0 15.5 71
2019 44 1.0 44.0 65.9
2020 53 1.0 53.0 67.9
2021 49 0.0 n/a 77.6
2022 49 n/a n/a 79.6
2023 93 2.1 43.2 77.4
2024 78 1.0 78.0 80.8

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 Graduation Assistance Program

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 29 3.0 9.6 79.3
2012 18 2.0 9.0 83.3
2013 20 2.0 10.0 85
2014 30 2.0 15.0 83.3
2015 19 3.0 6.3 94.7
2016 25 3.0 8.3 28
2017 30 3.0 10.0 60
2018 31 2.0 15.5 71
2019 44 1.0 44.0 65.9
2020 53 1.0 53.0 67.9
2021 49 0.0 n/a 77.6
2022 49 n/a n/a 79.6
2023 93 2.1 43.2 77.4
2024 78 1.0 78.0 80.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Graduation Assistance Program

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $778 (4.0%) $18,780 (96.0%) $19,558
2019 $385 (1.3%) $29,967 (98.7%) $30,351
2020 $229 (0.7%) $31,768 (99.3%) $31,996
2021 $5,492 (8.6%) $58,643 (91.4%) $64,136
2022 $12,067 (22.8%) $40,874 (77.2%) $52,941
2023 $4,125 (9.1%) $41,364 (90.9%) $45,489

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Graduation Assistance Program

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 734th of 734 High schoolsRanks 721st of 792 High schools
 9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Graduation Assistance Program)912
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes)5139
 12%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
8th Grade Science (Graduation Assistance Program)04
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Holmes)4143
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Graduation Assistance Program)018
 18%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Holmes)6347
 16%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course Civics (Graduation Assistance Program)1018
 8%
   End of Course Civics (Holmes)7369
 4%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students4493
 111.4%
African American24
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic18
 700%
Pacific Islander00
White4080
 100%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.9%77.4%
 11.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Graduation Assistance Program

Graduation Assistance Program ranks in the bottom 9.3% of Florida high schools.

Students at Graduation Assistance Program are 79% White, 10% African American, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 78 students attended Graduation Assistance Program.


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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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