Lealman Innovation Academy

Summary:

Lealman Innovation Academy is a public high school serving grades 5-12 in St. Petersburg, Florida, with a student population of 485 that is predominantly African American. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Florida high schools and has received a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating very poor academic performance.

Lealman Innovation Academy's proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly lower than the Pinellas district and Florida state averages across all subject areas and grade levels, ranging from 0-36% compared to 51-73% for the district and 45-68% for the state. The school also experiences high chronic absenteeism, reaching as high as 74.4% in 2021-2022, and has a lower four-year graduation rate than the state average. Additionally, around 80-83% of Lealman Innovation Academy's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

When compared to nearby schools in the Pinellas district, the differences in academic performance are stark. For example, St. Petersburg Collegiate STEM High School, a charter school just a few miles away, consistently ranks in the top 5% of Florida high schools and has significantly higher proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism. Despite Lealman Innovation Academy's steady increase in spending per student, from $13,402 in 2019-2020 to $19,453 in 2022-2023, these higher levels of funding have not translated into improved academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 5-12

 4900 28th St N
       St Petersburg, FL  33714


(727) 528-5802

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
744th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,453 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  394

Racial breakdown:

African American:
68.0%
White:
20.8%
Hispanic:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lealman Innovation Academy ranks worse than 97.5% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.21. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lealman Innovation Academy ranks worse than 92.2% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 25th among 28 ranked high schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.54. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lealman Innovation 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 Racial makeup is: African American (68%), White (20.8%), Hispanic (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lealman Innovation Academy is 10.1, which is the 4th best among 28 high schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)
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Compare Lealman Innovation Academy employs 39 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lealman Innovation Academy is $19,453, which is the 4th highest among 28 high schools in the Pinellas School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lealman Innovation Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lealman Innovation Academy 1166th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Lealman Innovation Academy in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Lealman Innovation Academy 744th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Lealman Innovation Academy in the ranking list.)

Pinellas:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinellas 23rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lealman Innovation Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 4.11 568th 593 4.2%
2005 3.69 583rd 602 3.2%
2006 3.45 648th 675 4.0%
2007 5.20 686th 736 6.8%
2008 2.20 721st 740 2.6%
2009 2.48 757th 780 2.9%
2010 3.17 804th 839 4.2%
2011 1.81 866th 891 2.8%
2012 1.33 889th 897 0.9%
2013 1.89 939th 956 1.8%
2014 1.58 992nd 999 0.7%
2016 2.38 986th 997 1.1%
2017 4.61 991st 1031 3.9%
2018 4.00 1003rd 1035 3.1%
2019 3.72 1069th 1099 2.7%
2021 4.25 1120th 1136 1.4%
2022 4.42 1115th 1148 2.9%
2023 4.74 1127th 1177 4.2%
2024 3.21 1166th 1196 2.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lealman Innovation Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 2.46 569th 577 1.4%
2009 6.19 543rd 587 7.5%
2010 10.92 535th 620 13.7%
2013 1.77 641st 648 1.1%
2014 2.89 658th 687 4.2%
2016 3.29 658th 693 5.1%
2017 2.57 685th 714 4.1%
2018 4.02 652nd 716 8.9%
2019 3.63 673rd 734 8.3%
2021 2.63 713th 746 4.4%
2022 2.03 760th 774 1.8%
2023 2.75 765th 792 3.4%
2024 3.54 744th 807 7.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, April 10, 2014

Open Quote This school is a joke! This school has more children with behavior problems and the ones that don't have are treated as so! You have administrators who disrespect not only the children but the parents also. The school is a trap to have your children red flagged for future programs. Don't send your child to this school. They need to close this school down!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lealman Innovation Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 305 115 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1989 289 117 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1990 328 107 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1991 282 113 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 405
1992 285 139 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 429
1993 308 157 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1994 259 161 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 429
1995 269 134 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 415
1996 269 134 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 415
1997 276 123 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 411
1998 290 117 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1999 281 131 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2000 279 140 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2001 258 122 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 392
2002 235 157 1 13 1 n/a n/a 0 407
2003 235 157 1 13 1 n/a n/a 0 407
2004 231 158 1 18 1 n/a n/a 0 409
2005 215 153 5 17 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2006 214 164 2 20 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2007 196 182 4 14 0 n/a n/a 10 406
2008 197 164 0 22 0 n/a n/a 17 400
2009 191 179 4 22 1 n/a n/a 13 410
2010 200 158 4 27 1 n/a n/a 11 401
2011 151 181 1 23 1 2 11 0 370
2012 126 227 5 19 1 1 18 0 397
2013 112 239 6 16 0 1 13 0 387
2014 78 252 7 14 1 1 8 0 361
2015 84 246 9 22 1 1 7 0 370
2016 98 259 7 27 0 1 15 0 407
2017 138 257 7 39 0 2 17 0 460
2018 136 292 4 61 1 2 17 0 513
2019 120 317 4 53 1 2 14 0 511
2020 106 328 4 47 1 0 12 0 498
2021 101 330 4 47 1 1 10 0 494
2022 108 311 4 44 1 1 14 0 483
2023 119 304 4 46 1 1 10 0 485
2024 82 268 4 23 1 0 16 0 394

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 Lealman Innovation Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 422 35.0 12.0 52.8
1989 409 37.0 11.0 50.4
1990 443 37.0 11.9 49
1991 405 37.0 10.9 47.7
1992 429 38.0 11.2 50.6
1993 472 38.0 12.4 52.1
1994 429 38.0 11.3 65.7
1995 415 38.0 10.9 62.9
1996 415 38.0 10.9 62.9
1997 411 36.0 11.4 62
1998 414 37.0 11.2 57.7
1999 426 35.0 12.2 75.1
2000 430 36.0 11.9 70.9
2001 392 32.0 12.3 66.1
2002 407 33.0 12.3 69.5
2003 407 33.0 12.3 69.5
2004 409 32.0 12.8 76.3
2005 390 33.0 11.8 80.8
2006 400 35.0 11.4 74.5
2007 406 34.0 11.9 75.8
2008 400 35.0 11.4 74.7
2009 410 38.6 12.1 79.1
2010 401 34.0 11.7 78.7
2011 370 34.0 10.8 83.5
2012 397 34.0 11.6 87.9
2013 387 36.0 10.7 89.1
2014 361 37.0 9.7 67.3
2015 370 35.0 10.5 75.1
2016 407 34.0 11.9 76.9
2017 460 44.0 10.4 74.6
2018 513 44.0 11.6 84.2
2019 511 42.0 12.1 78.7
2020 498 47.0 10.5 77.1
2021 494 49.0 10.0 80.8
2022 483 48.0 10.0 82.8
2023 485 46.0 10.5 82.9
2024 394 39.0 10.1 80.2

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 Lealman Innovation Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 422 35.0 12.0 52.8
1989 409 37.0 11.0 50.4
1990 443 37.0 11.9 49
1991 405 37.0 10.9 47.7
1992 429 38.0 11.2 50.6
1993 472 38.0 12.4 52.1
1994 429 38.0 11.3 65.7
1995 415 38.0 10.9 62.9
1996 415 38.0 10.9 62.9
1997 411 36.0 11.4 62
1998 414 37.0 11.2 57.7
1999 426 35.0 12.2 75.1
2000 430 36.0 11.9 70.9
2001 392 32.0 12.3 66.1
2002 407 33.0 12.3 69.5
2003 407 33.0 12.3 69.5
2004 409 32.0 12.8 76.3
2005 390 33.0 11.8 80.8
2006 400 35.0 11.4 74.5
2007 406 34.0 11.9 75.8
2008 400 35.0 11.4 74.7
2009 410 38.6 12.1 79.1
2010 401 34.0 11.7 78.7
2011 370 34.0 10.8 83.5
2012 397 34.0 11.6 87.9
2013 387 36.0 10.7 89.1
2014 361 37.0 9.7 67.3
2015 370 35.0 10.5 75.1
2016 407 34.0 11.9 76.9
2017 460 44.0 10.4 74.6
2018 513 44.0 11.6 84.2
2019 511 42.0 12.1 78.7
2020 498 47.0 10.5 77.1
2021 494 49.0 10.0 80.8
2022 483 48.0 10.0 82.8
2023 485 46.0 10.5 82.9
2024 394 39.0 10.1 80.2

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 Lealman Innovation Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $978 (8.8%) $10,109 (91.2%) $11,087
2019 $1,017 (7.7%) $12,113 (92.3%) $13,129
2020 $1,004 (7.5%) $12,398 (92.5%) $13,402
2021 $1,912 (11.9%) $14,182 (88.1%) $16,093
2022 $2,362 (13.8%) $14,782 (86.2%) $17,145
2023 $2,936 (15.1%) $16,518 (84.9%) $19,453

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lealman Innovation Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1069th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 1127th of 1177 Middle schools
 1.5%
Ranks 673rd of 734 High schoolsRanks 765th of 792 High schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Lealman Innovation Academy)49
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6058
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Lealman Innovation Academy)413
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Pinellas)5460
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lealman Innovation Academy)47
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5148
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lealman Innovation Academy)17
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)4447
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lealman Innovation Academy)163
 13%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5146
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lealman Innovation Academy)133
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6052
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lealman Innovation Academy)1115
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5545
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lealman Innovation Academy)811
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)3125
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Lealman Innovation Academy)84
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Pinellas)5147
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Lealman Innovation Academy)80
 8%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5450
 4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Lealman Innovation Academy)124
 8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5348
 5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Lealman Innovation Academy)270
 27%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Pinellas)6359
 4%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Lealman Innovation Academy)2114
 7%
   End of Course US History (Pinellas)7059
 11%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Civics (Lealman Innovation Academy)128
 4%
   End of Course Civics (Pinellas)6868
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Lealman Innovation Academy)162
 14%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Pinellas)5652
 4%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Lealman Innovation Academy)157
 8%
   End of Course Geometry (Pinellas)5655
 1%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students511485
 5.1%
African American317304
 4.1%
American Indian11
Asian44
Hispanic5346
 13.2%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White120119
 0.8%
Two or More Races1410
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.7%82.9%
 4.2%


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Lealman Innovation Academy ranks in the bottom 7.8% of Florida high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 394 students attended Lealman Innovation Academy.

Students at Lealman Innovation Academy are 68% African American, 21% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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