Okeechobee Achievement Academy

Summary:

Okeechobee Achievement Academy is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in Okeechobee, Florida, with 199 students enrolled. The school is part of the Okeechobee school district, which is ranked 64th out of 68 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Okeechobee Achievement Academy faces significant challenges, including extremely low graduation rates, ranging from 0% to a high of only 8.3% over the past several years, which is significantly lower than the Okeechobee district average of 40% and the statewide average of 53%. The school has also experienced a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 23.3% in 2019-2020 to 60.5% in the current 2022-2023 school year, more than double the district and state averages. Across a range of subject areas and grade levels, Okeechobee Achievement Academy students perform significantly worse than their peers in the Okeechobee district and the state of Florida.

In contrast, the nearby Okeechobee Virtual Franchise, also part of the Okeechobee district, presents a stark contrast, with a much higher four-year graduation rate (78.6%), lower chronic absenteeism (0%), and better academic performance, particularly in Biology 1 and 10th-grade English Language Arts. Addressing the underlying causes of Okeechobee Achievement Academy's challenges, such as the high concentration of economically disadvantaged students, will be crucial to improving the educational experience and outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 1000 NW 34th St
       Okeechobee, FL  34972


(863) 462-5125

District: Okeechobee

SchoolDigger Rank:
1139th of 1,196 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,577 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  199

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.7%
Hispanic:
40.2%
African American:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Okeechobee Achievement Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2013 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.56. (See more...)
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Compare Details Okeechobee Achievement Academy ranks worse than 95.2% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.35. (See more...)
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Compare Details Okeechobee Achievement Academy ranks worse than 91.4% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.91. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Okeechobee Achievement Academy 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 Okeechobee Achievement Academy has the largest alternative school student body size in the Okeechobee School District. Racial makeup is: White (42.7%), Hispanic (40.2%), African American (9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Okeechobee School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Okeechobee Achievement Academy is 17.7, which is the lowest among 3 alternative schools in the Okeechobee School District! (See more...)
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Compare Okeechobee Achievement Academy employs 11.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Okeechobee Achievement Academy is $14,577, which is the highest among 3 alternative schools in the Okeechobee School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Okeechobee Achievement Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Okeechobee Achievement Academy 1139th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Okeechobee Achievement Academy in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Okeechobee Achievement Academy 738th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Okeechobee Achievement Academy in the ranking list.)

Okeechobee:

SchoolDigger ranks Okeechobee 64th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Okeechobee Achievement Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 25.33 1308th 1688 22.5%
2007 17.51 1549th 1786 13.3%
2008 0.71 1783rd 1789 0.3%
2009 1.50 1833rd 1847 0.8%
2010 3.07 1893rd 1919 1.4%
2011 2.46 1968th 1985 0.9%
2012 11.21 1859th 1984 6.3%
2013 4.56 1998th 2029 1.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Okeechobee Achievement Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 2.19 722nd 740 2.4%
2009 4.61 731st 780 6.3%
2010 4.23 791st 839 5.7%
2011 1.04 887th 891 0.4%
2012 1.33 888th 897 1.0%
2013 2.84 926th 956 3.1%
2016 5.63 944th 997 5.3%
2018 7.12 973rd 1035 6.0%
2019 9.90 1008th 1099 8.3%
2022 5.11 1108th 1148 3.5%
2023 3.34 1149th 1177 2.4%
2024 5.35 1139th 1196 4.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Okeechobee Achievement Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 7.65 440th 484 9.1%
2007 6.08 519th 563 7.8%
2008 13.02 479th 577 17.0%
2009 9.48 517th 587 11.9%
2010 13.20 521st 620 16.0%
2011 6.94 577th 622 7.2%
2013 7.73 562nd 648 13.3%
2014 1.58 684th 687 0.4%
2017 4.96 643rd 714 9.9%
2019 11.31 611th 734 16.8%
2021 5.69 664th 746 11.0%
2022 4.01 704th 774 9.0%
2023 2.87 761st 792 3.9%
2024 3.91 738th 807 8.6%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Okeechobee Achievement Academy Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Okeechobee Achievement Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 60 6 0 17 2 n/a n/a 0 85
2001 116 12 1 29 6 n/a n/a 0 164
2002 110 12 0 25 5 n/a n/a 0 152
2003 110 12 0 25 5 n/a n/a 0 152
2004 157 12 1 71 3 n/a n/a 0 244
2005 112 17 0 61 6 n/a n/a 0 196
2006 83 24 0 86 1 n/a n/a 0 194
2007 141 19 4 98 2 n/a n/a 3 267
2008 93 29 1 78 7 n/a n/a 7 215
2009 144 38 1 88 9 n/a n/a 9 289
2010 140 38 1 89 10 n/a n/a 9 287
2011 150 32 2 100 6 0 4 0 294
2012 88 19 0 45 4 0 3 0 159
2013 71 15 0 48 3 0 4 0 141
2014 30 7 0 19 8 0 1 0 65
2015 69 12 0 66 0 0 9 0 156
2016 68 13 0 71 2 0 8 0 162
2017 58 16 0 62 2 0 8 0 146
2018 58 12 1 80 0 0 7 0 158
2019 72 17 0 76 1 0 3 0 169
2020 75 14 0 81 5 0 7 0 182
2021 70 20 0 70 0 0 9 0 169
2022 105 19 0 116 7 0 10 0 257
2023 85 18 0 80 5 0 11 0 199

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Okeechobee Achievement Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 85 7.0 12.1 47.1
2001 164 11.0 14.9 44.5
2002 152 12.0 12.7 50
2003 152 12.0 12.7 50
2004 244 15.0 16.3 68.4
2005 196 13.0 15.1 70.4
2006 194 14.0 13.9 74.7
2007 267 17.0 15.7 66.7
2008 215 16.0 13.4 68.3
2009 289 21.2 15.2 68.6
2010 287 18.0 15.9 72.3
2011 294 16.4 17.8 72.1
2012 159 10.9 14.5 78.6
2013 141 11.0 12.8 70.9
2014 65 7.0 9.2 75.4
2015 156 9.0 17.3 82.7
2016 162 9.0 18.0 77.2
2017 146 12.0 12.1 87
2018 158 11.0 14.3 77.2
2019 169 7.7 21.8 37.3
2020 182 6.7 27.0 45.1
2021 169 10.1 16.6 41.4
2022 257 9.7 26.4 51
2023 199 11.2 17.7 79.4

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 Okeechobee Achievement Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 85 7.0 12.1 47.1
2001 164 11.0 14.9 44.5
2002 152 12.0 12.7 50
2003 152 12.0 12.7 50
2004 244 15.0 16.3 68.4
2005 196 13.0 15.1 70.4
2006 194 14.0 13.9 74.7
2007 267 17.0 15.7 66.7
2008 215 16.0 13.4 68.3
2009 289 21.2 15.2 68.6
2010 287 18.0 15.9 72.3
2011 294 16.4 17.8 72.1
2012 159 10.9 14.5 78.6
2013 141 11.0 12.8 70.9
2014 65 7.0 9.2 75.4
2015 156 9.0 17.3 82.7
2016 162 9.0 18.0 77.2
2017 146 12.0 12.1 87
2018 158 11.0 14.3 77.2
2019 169 7.7 21.8 37.3
2020 182 6.7 27.0 45.1
2021 169 10.1 16.6 41.4
2022 257 9.7 26.4 51
2023 199 11.2 17.7 79.4

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 Okeechobee Achievement Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $2,739 (13.3%) $17,891 (86.7%) $20,630
2019 $2,719 (13.9%) $16,854 (86.1%) $19,571
2020 $2,246 (14.8%) $12,944 (85.2%) $15,190
2021 $3,370 (20.5%) $13,047 (79.5%) $16,416
2022 $3,622 (26.6%) $10,018 (73.4%) $13,641
2023 $4,790 (32.9%) $9,788 (67.1%) $14,577

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Okeechobee Achievement Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1008th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 1149th of 1177 Middle schools
 5.9%
Ranks 611th of 734 High schoolsRanks 761st of 792 High schools
 12.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Okeechobee Achievement Academy)97
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Okeechobee)3836
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Okeechobee Achievement Academy)277
 20%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Okeechobee)5547
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Okeechobee Achievement Academy)266
 20%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Okeechobee)3738
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Okeechobee Achievement Academy)513
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Okeechobee)5141
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Okeechobee Achievement Academy)236
 17%
   8th Grade Science (Okeechobee)4135
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4845
 3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Okeechobee Achievement Academy)615
 9%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Okeechobee)4040
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Okeechobee Achievement Academy)4010
 30%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Okeechobee)4636
 10%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Okeechobee Achievement Academy)138
 5%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Okeechobee)5237
 15%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students169199
 17.8%
African American1718
 5.9%
American Indian15
 400%
Asian00
Hispanic7680
 5.3%
Pacific Islander00
White7285
 18.1%
Two or More Races311
 266.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.3%79.4%
 42.1%


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Okeechobee Achievement Academy ranks in the bottom 4.8% of Florida alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 199 students attended Okeechobee Achievement Academy.

Students at Okeechobee Achievement Academy are 43% White, 40% Hispanic, 9% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.


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