Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center

Summary:

Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center is a small alternative public school serving grades K-12 in Tallahassee, Florida, which is part of the Leon District, ranked 48 out of 68 districts in the state with a 2-star rating.

The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (82.05%) compared to the surrounding schools, and it struggles with very low four-year graduation rates (20-23.1%) and extremely high chronic absenteeism (57.9-89.5%) - much worse than nearby alternative schools like Heritage Trails Community School. Academically, Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center performs significantly lower than the Leon District and Florida state averages across all subjects and grade levels, even when compared to higher-performing schools in the area like Florida State University School and Florida A&M University Developmental Research School.

While the school has seen a significant increase in per-student spending, from $23,294 in 2018-2019 to $47,174 in 2021-2022, this additional funding has not translated into improved academic outcomes. The school's student-teacher ratio has also fluctuated, ranging from 19 to 25.4 students per teacher, which is higher than the nearby alternative schools. Overall, Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center faces significant challenges in supporting its unique student population and improving their educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

854 Blountstown Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303

(850) 488-2087

District: Leon

SchoolDigger Rank:
1177^th of 1,196 Florida Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 19.7

Number of students: 79

Racial breakdown:

African American:

74.7%

White:

15.2%

Hispanic:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center ranks worse than 98.4% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.78. (See more...)

Compare Details Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center ranks worse than 96.9% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.19. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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: African American (74.7%), White (15.2%), Hispanic (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 83.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Leon School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center is 19.7, which is the 3^rd best among 3 alternative schools in the Leon School District. (See more...)

Compare Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center employs 4 full-time teachers.

Finance

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center 1177^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center 782^nd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center in the ranking list.)

Leon:

SchoolDigger ranks Leon 48^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	14.54	518^th	593	12.6%
2005	1.71	598^th	602	0.7%
2006	7.25	613^th	675	9.2%
2007	4.91	688^th	736	6.5%
2008	3.12	708^th	740	4.3%
2009	2.15	761^st	780	2.4%
2010	3.68	798^th	839	4.9%
2011	2.37	857^th	891	3.8%
2012	1.10	892^nd	897	0.6%
2013	3.34	920^th	956	3.8%
2014	5.92	926^th	999	7.3%
2016	2.73	977^th	997	2.0%
2017	2.83	1010^th	1031	2.0%
2018	4.94	992^nd	1035	4.2%
2019	3.86	1065^th	1099	3.1%
2024	2.78	1177^th	1196	1.6%

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

Rank History for Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	12.11	424^th	484	12.4%
2005	29.33	374^th	487	23.2%
2007	13.05	477^th	563	15.3%
2008	20.96	450^th	577	22.0%
2009	15.30	483^rd	587	17.7%
2010	6.88	567^th	620	8.5%
2011	6.97	576^th	622	7.4%
2013	4.06	592^nd	648	8.6%
2014	10.44	586^th	687	14.7%
2016	4.29	638^th	693	7.9%
2017	4.25	651^st	714	8.8%
2018	1.98	688^th	716	3.9%
2019	5.88	643^rd	734	12.4%
2023	2.12	783^rd	792	1.1%
2024	2.19	782^nd	807	3.1%

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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 Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1993	9	32	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	41
1994	13	74	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	87
1995	100	193	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
1996	100	193	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
1997	115	262	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	384
1998	112	187	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	306
1999	115	223	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
2000	29	100	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	134
2001	37	108	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	148
2002	23	67	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	90
2003	23	67	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	90
2004	19	72	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	91
2005	17	94	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	111
2006	7	29	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	39
2007	23	90	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	5	120
2008	17	73	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	92
2009	21	121	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	5	150
2010	20	108	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	129
2011	17	109	0	3	0	0	1	0	130
2012	12	100	0	1	0	0	1	0	114
2013	23	89	0	2	0	0	0	0	114
2014	6	81	0	2	0	0	3	0	92
2015	5	76	0	1	0	0	1	0	83
2016	6	62	0	5	2	0	0	0	75
2017	6	65	0	3	0	0	2	0	76
2018	5	56	0	1	0	0	1	0	63
2019	8	64	0	1	0	0	1	0	74
2020	1	25	0	1	0	0	1	0	28
2021	1	17	0	0	0	0	1	0	19
2022	4	9	0	1	0	0	2	0	16
2023	3	32	0	2	1	0	1	0	39
2024	12	59	0	6	0	0	2	0	79

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 Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	41	3.0	13.7	19.5
1994	87	3.0	29.0	48.3
1995	298	17.0	17.5	22.5
1996	298	17.0	17.5	22.5
1997	384	23.0	16.7	18.8
1998	306	24.0	12.8	16.3
1999	345	25.0	13.8	25.2
2000	134	27.0	5.0	50
2001	148	29.0	5.1	33.8
2002	90	23.0	3.9	54.4
2003	90	23.0	3.9	54.4
2004	91	20.0	4.6	61.5
2005	111	20.0	5.6	64
2006	39	19.0	2.1	71.8
2007	120	22.0	5.5	67.8
2008	92	26.0	3.5	56.7
2009	150	19.6	8.8	80.7
2010	129	20.5	6.2	77.5
2011	130	18.0	7.2	87.7
2012	114	6.7	16.8	89.5
2013	114	6.0	19.0	76.3
2014	92	8.0	11.5	79.3
2015	83	8.0	10.3	50.6
2016	75	8.0	9.3	74.7
2017	76	4.0	19.0	82.9
2018	63	6.0	10.5	87.3
2019	74	3.4	21.3	75.7
2020	28	2.0	14.0	89.3
2021	19	1.0	19.0	89.5
2022	16	n/a	n/a	81.3
2023	39	1.5	25.4	82.1
2024	79	4.0	19.7	83.5

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 Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	41	3.0	13.7	19.5
1994	87	3.0	29.0	48.3
1995	298	17.0	17.5	22.5
1996	298	17.0	17.5	22.5
1997	384	23.0	16.7	18.8
1998	306	24.0	12.8	16.3
1999	345	25.0	13.8	25.2
2000	134	27.0	5.0	50
2001	148	29.0	5.1	33.8
2002	90	23.0	3.9	54.4
2003	90	23.0	3.9	54.4
2004	91	20.0	4.6	61.5
2005	111	20.0	5.6	64
2006	39	19.0	2.1	71.8
2007	120	22.0	5.5	67.8
2008	92	26.0	3.5	56.7
2009	150	19.6	8.8	80.7
2010	129	20.5	6.2	77.5
2011	130	18.0	7.2	87.7
2012	114	6.7	16.8	89.5
2013	114	6.0	19.0	76.3
2014	92	8.0	11.5	79.3
2015	83	8.0	10.3	50.6
2016	75	8.0	9.3	74.7
2017	76	4.0	19.0	82.9
2018	63	6.0	10.5	87.3
2019	74	3.4	21.3	75.7
2020	28	2.0	14.0	89.3
2021	19	1.0	19.0	89.5
2022	16	n/a	n/a	81.3
2023	39	1.5	25.4	82.1
2024	79	4.0	19.7	83.5

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 Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,741 (7.5%)	$21,553 (92.5%)	$23,294
2020	$1,424 (5.4%)	$24,867 (94.6%)	$26,291
2021	$4,250 (12.4%)	$30,035 (87.6%)	$34,285
2022	$6,080 (12.9%)	$41,093 (87.1%)	$47,174

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center

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 643^rd of 734 High schools	Ranks 783^rd of 792 High schools	11.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology 1 (Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center)	20	0	20%
End of Course Biology 1 (Leon)	70	65	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	74	39	47.3%
African American	64	32	50%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	8	3	62.5%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.7%	82.1%	6.4%

Schools Near Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center

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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
Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	854 Blountstown Street	Tallahassee	32303	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 488-2087	79	4	19.7	83.5%	12 (15.2%)	59 (74.7%)	6 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)								(n/a)					7.0		6.0					0.0	7.0				10.0		8.0		10.0
Gretchen Everhart School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2750 Mission Rd	Tallahassee	32304	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 488-5785	98	18	5.4	29.6%	44 (44.9%)	37 (37.8%)	8 (8.2%)	5 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.1%)								(n/a)																						$47,680	$9,686	$37,995
Hospital Homebound	Public, Alternative	K-12	526 Appleyard Dr	Tallahassee	32304	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 922-2533	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Leon County Juvenile Detention Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	2303 Ronellis Dr	Tallahassee	32310	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 488-7672	36	3	12.0	25.0%	10 (27.8%)	25 (69.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.8%)								(n/a)
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School	Public, Alternative	K-12	400 W Orange Ave	Tallahassee	32307	Leon County	Famu Lab School	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 412-5866	569	27	21.0	100.0%	2 (0.4%)	533 (93.7%)	32 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)								(n/a)	49.0	28.0	39.0	51.0	55.0	33.0	55.0	36.0	49.0	78.0	33.0	25.0	34.0	7.0	18.0	17.0	27.0	10.0	32.0	57.0	53.0	$9,729	$349	$9,381
Famu Drs Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	400 W Orange Ave	Tallahassee	32307	Leon County	Famu Lab School	No	No	Yes	No	(850) 412-5866	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Leon County Virtual School Franchise	Public, Virtual, Alternative	1-12	283 Trojan Trail	Tallahassee	32311	Leon County	Leon	No	No	Yes	No	(850) 487-7247	112	5	22.4	11.6%	55 (49.1%)	31 (27.7%)	12 (10.7%)	4 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (8.9%)								(n/a)					50.0			64.0					60.0					40.0	90.0	82.0	50.0	$15,427	$759	$14,669
Heritage Trails Community School	Public, Alternative	K-12	283 Trojan Trl	Tallahassee	32311	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 488-8927	0	0	4.3		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Tallahassee Classical School	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4141 Artemis Way	Tallahassee	32311	Leon County	Leon	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 296-1970	424	17	24.9	43.4%	170 (40.1%)	111 (26.2%)	70 (16.5%)	47 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	24 (5.7%)								(n/a)	30.0	54.0	48.0	39.0	58.0	56.0	29.0		30.0	52.0	27.0	32.0	52.0	30.0	36.0	40.0	57.0		75.0		73.0	$9,870	$1,938	$7,933
Florida State University School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3000 School House Rd	Tallahassee	32311	Leon County	Fsu Lab School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 245-3700	1,871	116	16.1	25.8%	1,034 (55.3%)	391 (20.9%)	222 (11.9%)	105 (5.6%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	115 (6.1%)								(n/a)	81.0	69.0	83.0	86.0	77.0	76.0	80.0	74.0	85.0	88.0	70.0	93.0	93.0	90.0	76.0	58.0	87.0	76.0	85.0	72.0	91.0	$10,055	$494	$9,561

Frequently Asked Questions about Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center

What district is Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center in?

Leon

How many students attend Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 79 students attended Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center.

What is the racial makeup of Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center?

Students at Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center are 75% African American, 15% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center ranks in the bottom 1.6% of Florida alternative schools.

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