Lake Success Academy

Summary:

Lake Success Academy is an alternative public school located in Howey in the Hills, Florida, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 34 students. The school is part of the Lake District, which is ranked 32 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Lake Success Academy has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (35.29%) and Hispanic (20.59%) students. However, the school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.9% to 76.4% over the past few years, significantly higher than the nearby schools like Sumter Prep Academy and Lake Virtual Instruction Program. Additionally, Lake Success Academy's test scores are consistently lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with only 8% of students proficient or better in Statewide Science/Science for 8th grade, compared to 47% in the district and 45% statewide.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Lake Success Academy, ranging from 33.33% to 67.65% over the past few years, indicates that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges. Despite the relatively high spending per student, ranging from $42,462 to $82,748 over the past two years, and the low student-teacher ratio, which has fluctuated from 2.4 to 8.7 over the past three years, the academic outcomes at Lake Success Academy do not seem to reflect the level of investment, suggesting potential areas for improvement in resource utilization and instructional practices.

Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

525 N Georgia Ave
Howey in the Hills, FL 34737

(352) 742-6985

District: Lake

SchoolDigger Rank:
1156^th of 1,196 Florida Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 5.6

Number of students: 34

Racial breakdown:

African American:

35.3%

White:

29.4%

Hispanic:

20.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lake Success Academy ranks worse than 96.7% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.61. (See more...)

Compare Details Lake Success Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.73. (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 Student population at Lake Success Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (35.3%), White (29.4%), Hispanic (20.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Lake School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Success Academy is 5.6, which is the lowest among 7 alternative schools in the Lake School District! (See more...)

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Finance

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Lake Success Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Success Academy 1156^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Lake Success Academy in the ranking list.)

Lake:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake 32^nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lake Success Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	2.44	1163^rd	1177	1.2%
2024	3.61	1156^th	1196	3.3%

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

Rank History for Lake Success Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	2.67	737^th	774	4.8%
2023	1.73	788^th	792	0.5%

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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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Enrollment information for Lake Success Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2020	7	6	0	3	0	16
2021	5	6	0	1	0	12
2022	11	14	0	8	2	35
2023	10	12	1	7	4	34

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 Lake Success Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	16	5.0	3.2	75
2021	12	5.0	2.4	33.3
2022	35	4.0	8.7	57.1
2023	34	6.0	5.6	67.6

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 Lake Success Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	16	5.0	3.2	75
2021	12	5.0	2.4	33.3
2022	35	4.0	8.7	57.1
2023	34	6.0	5.6	67.6

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 Lake Success Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$2,886 (3.5%)	$79,860 (96.5%)	$82,748
2022	$4,088 (9.6%)	$38,373 (90.4%)	$42,462

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Schools Near Lake Success 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
Lake Success Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	525 N Georgia Ave	Howey in the Hills	34737	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	No	(352) 742-6985	34	6	5.6	67.6%	10 (29.4%)	12 (35.3%)	7 (20.6%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (11.8%)								(n/a)						8.0								8.0		8.0
Lake Hills School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	909 S Lakeshore Blvd	Howey In The Hills	34737	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	No	(352) 324-3175	233	41	5.6	42.5%	119 (51.1%)	42 (18.0%)	51 (21.9%)	8 (3.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.7%)								(n/a)																						$46,807	$6,541	$40,267
Nonschool Exceptional Education	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	201 W Burleigh Blvd	Tavares	32778	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	No	(352) 253-6600	26	0		11.5%	5 (19.2%)	9 (34.6%)	8 (30.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (15.4%)								(n/a)
Contracted Services	Public, Alternative	K-12	28334 Churchill Smith Ln	Mount Dora	32757	Lake County	Hernando	No	No	No	No	(352) 797-7000	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lake Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	200 W Golf Links Ave	Eustis	32726	Lake County	Lake	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 253-6550	8	0			5 (62.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Lake Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	200 W Golf Links Ave	Eustis	32726	Lake County	Lake	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 253-6550	357	42	8.6	28.3%	195 (54.6%)	45 (12.6%)	73 (20.4%)	13 (3.6%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (7.0%)								(n/a)	43.0	67.0	53.0	53.0	75.0	46.0	63.0	66.0	30.0	36.0	20.0	59.0	75.0	46.0	47.0	36.0	36.0	43.0	86.0	79.0	73.0	$14,689	$1,255	$13,434
Lake Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	200 W Golf Links Ave	Eustis	32726	Lake County	Lake	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 253-6641	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Innovation Montessori Ocoee	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1644 N Lakewood Ave	Ocoee	34761	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 654-2045	717	43	16.6	18.4%	300 (41.8%)	70 (9.8%)	237 (33.1%)	47 (6.6%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.7%)	56 (7.8%)								(n/a)	79.0	55.0	67.0	79.0	61.0	57.0	62.0	55.0	61.0	45.0	53.0	48.0		38.0	59.0	52.0	47.0	44.0	86.0	78.0	85.0	$7,418	$00	$7,418
Sumter Prep Academy	Public, Alternative	1-12	709 N. West St	Bushnell	33513	Sumter County	Sumter	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 568-1113	94	8	11.7	74.5%	42 (44.7%)	34 (36.2%)	14 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.3%)								(n/a)				23.0	23.0	30.0	17.0	6.0				17.0	50.0	6.0		11.0	20.0		27.0		50.0	$23,509	$3,452	$20,058

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Success Academy

Is Lake Success Academy a good school?

Lake Success Academy ranks in the bottom 3.3% of Florida alternative schools.

What district is Lake Success Academy in?

Lake

What is the racial makeup of Lake Success Academy?

Students at Lake Success Academy are 35% African American, 29% White, 21% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Lake Success Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 34 students attended Lake Success Academy.

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