Workforce Advantage Academy Charter

Summary:

Workforce Advantage Academy Charter is a public charter high school located in Orlando, Florida, serving grades 10-12 with a total enrollment of 282 students. The school has a predominantly African American student population, with 73.76% of students identifying as African American in the 2022-2023 school year.

Workforce Advantage Academy Charter has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in Florida, with a statewide ranking between 736 and 791 out of 807 high schools in the past five years. The school has received a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the majority of this period, indicating very poor academic performance. Its four-year graduation rate has been alarmingly low, ranging from 7.1% to 54.9% over the past five years, significantly lower than the Orange district and state averages. The school has also experienced extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 62.3% to 86.3% in the past five years, more than double the state and district averages.

In comparison, William R. Boone High, located just 2.28 miles away, has significantly higher graduation rates (95.7%), lower chronic absenteeism (41.2%), and much higher proficiency rates on state assessments. Despite Workforce Advantage Academy Charter's poor academic performance, its per-student spending has increased over the past four years, from $7,525 in 2019-2020 to $9,160 in 2022-2023, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public, Charter 10-12

2210 Rio Grande Ave
Orlando, FL 32803

(407) 898-7228

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
780^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,160

Student/teacher ratio: 47.0

Number of students: 282

Racial breakdown:

African American:

73.8%

Hispanic:

16.7%

White:

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 1.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Workforce Advantage Academy Charter ranks worse than 96.7% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 33^rd among 36 ranked high schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.25. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Workforce Advantage Academy Charter 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 (73.8%), Hispanic (16.7%), White (7.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 1.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Workforce Advantage Academy Charter is 47. 49 high schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Workforce Advantage Academy Charter employs 6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Workforce Advantage Academy Charter is $9,160, which is the 22^nd highest among 36 high schools in the Orange School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Workforce Advantage Academy Charter was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Workforce Advantage Academy Charter 780^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Workforce Advantage Academy Charter in the ranking list.)

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 31^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Workforce Advantage Academy Charter

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2016	2.91	668^th	693	3.6%
2017	3.41	667^th	714	6.6%
2018	6.28	618^th	716	13.7%
2019	1.13	728^th	734	0.8%
2021	1.63	736^th	746	1.3%
2022	2.45	742^nd	774	4.1%
2023	1.08	791^st	792	0.1%
2024	2.25	780^th	807	3.3%

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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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by a citizen
Monday, January 21, 2013

Something very unusual in that you cannot find any FCAT scores for this school anywhere since its inception in 2003. Their web site does not list any of the names of Administration or staff. Why is a Charter school associated with private businesses a 501 C 3 so you cannot see the corporate donations?

I would think since they have been in operation since 2003 they would have much better business connections for the students to get jobs rather than the normal minimum wage businesses - 44 related companies listed as employers and only 9 are professional. Those 35 other businesses would never give these students a future or make it so they could support a family.

Their 990 report for 2011 shows they are in the hole by $10K which is not much but I would suggest their principal be not making such a large salary ($98,181.00) since surrounding schools with a responsibility of over 4K students make much less. Why is Mr. Hartshaw taking a salary and how can their board have a handle on what is going on when they only meet every 6 months. Regular public schools meet at least 23 times a year.

Parents should be asking these questions? What curriculum are they using? What is the schools ranking in the state? Close Quote

Enrollment information for Workforce Advantage Academy Charter

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	27	60	2	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	113
2006	34	85	1	31	2	n/a	n/a	0	153
2007	36	59	3	44	1	n/a	n/a	3	146
2008	33	67	3	63	0	n/a	n/a	2	168
2009	42	85	3	60	1	n/a	n/a	2	193
2010	41	96	3	40	1	n/a	n/a	1	182
2011	34	103	1	50	2	0	0	0	190
2012	33	115	0	45	0	0	2	0	195
2013	26	149	0	49	0	0	5	0	229
2014	22	156	0	50	1	0	0	0	229
2015	28	142	2	64	0	0	2	0	238
2016	27	149	1	69	0	1	2	0	249
2017	24	157	2	65	0	0	2	0	250
2018	22	173	0	52	0	0	4	0	251
2019	26	186	1	32	1	0	2	0	248
2020	14	204	0	35	1	0	2	0	256
2021	6	174	1	21	0	0	2	0	204
2022	16	190	1	46	0	1	3	0	257
2023	22	208	1	47	0	1	3	0	282

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 Workforce Advantage Academy Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	113	4.0	28.3	54
2006	153	4.0	38.3	24.8
2007	146	4.0	36.5	23.1
2008	168	6.0	28.0	27.1
2009	193	6.1	32.2	24.6
2010	182	6.0	30.3	26.5
2011	190	6.0	31.6	38.9
2012	195	7.0	27.8	45.1
2013	229	6.0	38.1	43.2
2014	229	6.0	38.1	0
2015	238	5.0	47.6	0
2016	249	5.0	49.8	0
2017	250	5.0	50.0	1.2
2018	251	6.0	41.8	30.3
2019	248	5.0	49.6	26.2
2020	256	6.0	42.6	11.7
2021	204	6.0	34.0	1.5
2022	257	6.0	42.8	1.2
2023	282	6.0	47.0	1.1

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 Workforce Advantage Academy Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	113	4.0	28.3	54
2006	153	4.0	38.3	24.8
2007	146	4.0	36.5	23.1
2008	168	6.0	28.0	27.1
2009	193	6.1	32.2	24.6
2010	182	6.0	30.3	26.5
2011	190	6.0	31.6	38.9
2012	195	7.0	27.8	45.1
2013	229	6.0	38.1	43.2
2014	229	6.0	38.1	0
2015	238	5.0	47.6	0
2016	249	5.0	49.8	0
2017	250	5.0	50.0	1.2
2018	251	6.0	41.8	30.3
2019	248	5.0	49.6	26.2
2020	256	6.0	42.6	11.7
2021	204	6.0	34.0	1.5
2022	257	6.0	42.8	1.2
2023	282	6.0	47.0	1.1

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 Workforce Advantage Academy Charter

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$00 (0.0%)	$7,584 (100.0%)	$7,584
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$8,871 (100.0%)	$8,871
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$7,525 (100.0%)	$7,525
2021	$00 (0.0%)	$8,715 (100.0%)	$8,715
2022	$00 (0.0%)	$8,567 (100.0%)	$8,567
2023	$00 (0.0%)	$9,160 (100.0%)	$9,160

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Workforce Advantage Academy Charter

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 728^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 791^st of 792 High schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology 1 (Workforce Advantage Academy Charter)	0	4	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Orange)	68	63	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Workforce Advantage Academy Charter)	12	4	8%
End of Course US History (Orange)	70	63	7%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	248	282	13.7%
African American	186	208	11.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	32	47	46.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	26	22	15.4%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.2%	1.1%	25.1%

Schools Near Workforce Advantage Academy Charter

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th 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
Workforce Advantage Academy Charter	Public, Charter	10-12	2210 Rio Grande Ave	Orlando	32803	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 898-7228	282	6	47.0	1.1%	22 (7.8%)	208 (73.8%)	47 (16.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	2.3	780^th of 807 public high schools	3.3%		1.1	791^st of 792 public high schools	0.1%	11											0.0	12.0	17.0		$9,160	$00	$9,160
Jones High	Public, Magnet	9-12	801 S Rio Grande Ave	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 835-2300	1,672	69	24.2	75.4%	26 (1.6%)	1,431 (85.6%)	200 (12.0%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	9 (0.5%)	30	543^rd of 807 public high schools	32.7%		15.4	638^th of 792 public high schools	19.4%	95				32.0	34.0					26.0	34.0	78.0	82.0		$9,309	$1,484	$7,824
Juvenile Offenders Program	Public	7-12	3741 Vision Blvd	Orlando	32839	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 836-3326	6	3	2.0		1 (16.7%)	3 (50.0%)	2 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Prosperitas Leadership Academy Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	2140 W. Washington Street	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 854-3945	96	4	24.0	46.9%	2 (2.1%)	72 (75.0%)	22 (22.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$14,898	$3,636	$11,262
Orange Youth Academy	Public	7-12	3150 39th St	Orlando	32839	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 535-4111	42	5	8.4	7.1%	7 (16.7%)	30 (71.4%)	5 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Ucp Transitional Learning Academy Charter	Public, Charter	6-12	3305 S Orange Ave	Orlando	32806	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 852-3300	156	11	14.1	48.1%	26 (16.7%)	36 (23.1%)	85 (54.5%)	4 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.2%)	1.8	798^th of 807 public high schools	1.1%		3	755^th of 792 public high schools	4.7%	43	8.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	8.0	17.0	0.0		23.0	9.0	0.0	$19,944	$00	$19,944
William R Boone High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1000 E Kaley St	Orlando	32806	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 893-7200	2,780	129	21.5	44.4%	1,175 (42.3%)	276 (9.9%)	1,161 (41.8%)	67 (2.4%)	4 (0.1%)	8 (0.3%)	89 (3.2%)	53	268^th of 807 public high schools	66.8%		58.2	216^th of 792 public high schools	72.7%	52				59.0	53.0					26.0	57.0	67.0	80.0		$8,887	$1,016	$7,872
Ese Transition	Public	12	12301 Warrior Road	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 656-2399	120	16	7.5	2.5%	34 (28.3%)	28 (23.3%)	51 (42.5%)	5 (4.2%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)
Mater Academy Narcoossee High School	Public, Charter	9-12	8315 Academy Dr.	Orlando	32827	Orange County	Orange	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(321) 677-1727	36	0		8.3%	7 (19.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (75.0%)	1 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.8%)	62.8	193^rd of 807 public high schools	76.1%					(n/a)				78.0	59.0					61.0	48.0	79.0			$38,995	$26,634	$12,361
Orange Technical College	Public	9-12	301 W Amelia St	Orlando	32801	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 246-7060	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Workforce Advantage Academy Charter

How many students attend Workforce Advantage Academy Charter?

In the 2022-23 school year, 282 students attended Workforce Advantage Academy Charter.

Is Workforce Advantage Academy Charter a good school?

Workforce Advantage Academy Charter ranks in the bottom 3.3% of Florida high schools.

What district is Workforce Advantage Academy Charter in?

Orange

What is the racial makeup of Workforce Advantage Academy Charter?

Students at Workforce Advantage Academy Charter are 74% African American, 17% Hispanic, 8% White, 1% Two or more races.

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