Dropout Prevention School

Summary:

Dropout Prevention School is an alternative public school located in Largo, Florida, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 379 students. The school is part of the Pinellas District, which is ranked 23rd out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dropout Prevention School faces significant challenges, with extremely low graduation rates ranging from 0% to 4% over the past 5 years, compared to 10% to 83.3% at surrounding schools. The school has also experienced a dramatic increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 41.4% in 2018-2019 to 82.7% in 2022-2023, much higher than the 0.7% to 67.4% range at nearby schools. Academically, Dropout Prevention School's test scores are significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with 0% proficiency in 5th grade Science compared to 64% in the Pinellas district and 53% statewide.

The school's student population also differs significantly from the surrounding area, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students, and a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.44% to 48.81% over the past 3 years. Additionally, the spending per student at Dropout Prevention School ($11,173 in 2022-2023) is lower than the nearby schools, which range from $23,474 to $67,231 per student. These factors, combined with the high chronic absenteeism rates, suggest that targeted interventions and support systems may be crucial to improving outcomes at this struggling school.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 301 4th St SW
       Largo, FL  33770


(727) 588-6069

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
2256th of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,173 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  0.0 Help
Number of students:  379

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.7%
African American:
30.6%
Hispanic:
19.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.8% Help


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Compare Details Dropout Prevention School ranks worse than 100% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0.25. (See more...)
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Compare Details Dropout Prevention School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2014 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.81. (See more...)
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Compare Details Dropout Prevention School ranks better than 67% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.25. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Dropout Prevention School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Dropout Prevention School has the largest alternative school student body size in the Pinellas School District. Student population at Dropout Prevention School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.7%), African American (30.6%), Hispanic (19.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dropout Prevention School is $11,173, which is the 6th highest among 5 alternative schools in the Pinellas School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dropout Prevention School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Dropout Prevention School 266th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Dropout Prevention School 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 Dropout Prevention School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 3.64 1659th 1688 1.7%
2007 3.31 1755th 1786 1.7%
2008 2.54 1769th 1789 1.1%
2009 4.81 1800th 1847 2.5%
2010 0.93 1906th 1919 0.7%
2011 0.71 1977th 1985 0.4%
2012 3.74 1960th 1984 1.2%
2013 1.50 2013th 2029 0.8%
2014 0.30 2058th 2064 0.3%
2016 0.43 2086th 2087 0.0%
2017 0.99 2106th 2112 0.3%
2018 0.29 2114th 2118 0.2%
2019 0.19 2182nd 2182 0.0%
2021 1.09 2244th 2247 0.1%
2022 0.58 2218th 2219 0.0%
2023 0.35 2239th 2240 0.0%
2024 0.25 2256th 2256 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Dropout Prevention School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 11.48 586th 675 13.2%
2007 7.84 668th 736 9.2%
2010 0.99 836th 839 0.4%
2013 4.81 892nd 956 6.7%
2014 2.81 956th 999 4.3%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Dropout Prevention School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 14.62 418th 484 13.6%
2005 26.16 387th 487 20.5%
2006 23.49 381st 477 20.1%
2007 11.00 486th 563 13.7%
2008 9.89 502nd 577 13.0%
2009 8.52 521st 587 11.2%
2010 12.99 524th 620 15.5%
2011 8.49 559th 622 10.1%
2024 53.25 266th 807 67.0%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Dropout Prevention School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 339 471 4 13 1 n/a n/a 0 828
1993 333 579 8 15 1 n/a n/a 0 936
1994 345 527 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 887
1995 361 463 10 14 1 n/a n/a 0 849
1996 361 463 10 14 1 n/a n/a 0 849
1997 468 571 17 18 1 n/a n/a 0 1075
1998 419 520 21 27 0 n/a n/a 0 987
1999 219 370 11 20 2 n/a n/a 0 622
2000 208 274 9 18 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2001 192 281 7 16 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2002 225 287 4 16 2 n/a n/a 0 534
2003 225 287 4 16 2 n/a n/a 0 534
2004 164 276 7 30 2 n/a n/a 0 479
2005 147 228 2 31 2 n/a n/a 0 410
2006 149 228 4 23 1 n/a n/a 0 405
2007 130 227 9 26 0 n/a n/a 22 414
2008 135 268 6 43 1 n/a n/a 32 485
2009 128 233 7 45 1 n/a n/a 36 450
2010 97 215 2 44 1 n/a n/a 40 399
2011 90 141 3 25 0 0 8 0 267
2012 56 109 1 37 1 0 9 0 213
2013 88 87 2 51 0 1 6 0 235
2014 60 75 2 43 1 0 4 0 185
2015 135 156 6 50 0 1 7 0 355
2016 117 92 0 38 0 0 5 0 252
2017 129 83 0 43 1 0 10 0 266
2018 102 77 1 44 0 0 9 0 233
2019 85 81 3 46 0 1 8 0 224
2020 109 71 3 55 0 1 15 0 254
2021 84 66 3 60 0 0 12 0 225
2022 223 155 11 98 3 1 15 0 506
2023 158 116 4 73 1 3 24 0 379

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dropout Prevention School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 828 0.0 0.0 20.7
1993 936 0.0 0.0 6.3
1994 887 0.0 0.0 31.5
1995 849 0.0 0.0 23.4
1996 849 0.0 0.0 23.4
1997 1075 0.0 0.0 19.3
1998 987 0.0 0.0 19.6
1999 622 0.0 0.0 28.3
2000 509 0.0 0.0 26.3
2001 496 0.0 0.0 32.5
2002 534 0.0 n/a 38.4
2003 534 0.0 n/a 38.4
2004 479 n/a n/a 38.6
2005 410 0.0 n/a 40.5
2006 405 n/a n/a 46.7
2007 414 n/a n/a 42.6
2008 485 n/a n/a 41.7
2009 450 n/a n/a 49.3
2010 399 n/a n/a 65.2
2011 267 n/a n/a 64
2012 213 n/a n/a 70.4
2013 235 n/a n/a 64.3
2014 185 n/a n/a 64.9
2015 355 n/a n/a 44.8
2016 252 n/a n/a 35.3
2017 266 n/a n/a 33.8
2018 233 n/a n/a 39.5
2019 224 0.0 n/a 63.4
2020 254 0.0 n/a 47.2
2021 225 0.0 n/a 44.4
2022 506 0.0 n/a 48.2
2023 379 0.0 n/a 48.8

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 Dropout Prevention School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 828 0.0 0.0 20.7
1993 936 0.0 0.0 6.3
1994 887 0.0 0.0 31.5
1995 849 0.0 0.0 23.4
1996 849 0.0 0.0 23.4
1997 1075 0.0 0.0 19.3
1998 987 0.0 0.0 19.6
1999 622 0.0 0.0 28.3
2000 509 0.0 0.0 26.3
2001 496 0.0 0.0 32.5
2002 534 0.0 n/a 38.4
2003 534 0.0 n/a 38.4
2004 479 n/a n/a 38.6
2005 410 0.0 n/a 40.5
2006 405 n/a n/a 46.7
2007 414 n/a n/a 42.6
2008 485 n/a n/a 41.7
2009 450 n/a n/a 49.3
2010 399 n/a n/a 65.2
2011 267 n/a n/a 64
2012 213 n/a n/a 70.4
2013 235 n/a n/a 64.3
2014 185 n/a n/a 64.9
2015 355 n/a n/a 44.8
2016 252 n/a n/a 35.3
2017 266 n/a n/a 33.8
2018 233 n/a n/a 39.5
2019 224 0.0 n/a 63.4
2020 254 0.0 n/a 47.2
2021 225 0.0 n/a 44.4
2022 506 0.0 n/a 48.2
2023 379 0.0 n/a 48.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dropout Prevention School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,103 (9.2%) $10,859 (90.8%) $11,962
2019 $1,351 (10.1%) $11,990 (89.9%) $13,341
2020 $725 (7.2%) $9,384 (92.8%) $10,110
2021 $903 (9.2%) $8,956 (90.9%) $9,858
2022 $794 (10.9%) $6,486 (89.1%) $7,280
2023 $1,576 (14.1%) $9,596 (85.9%) $11,173

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dropout Prevention School

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 2182nd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 2239th of 2240 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dropout Prevention School)03
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5458
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dropout Prevention School)00
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6058
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Dropout Prevention School)00
   5th Grade Science (Pinellas)5460
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students224379
 69.2%
African American81116
 43.2%
American Indian01
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic4673
 58.7%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White85158
 85.9%
Two or More Races824
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.4%48.8%
 14.6%


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Students at Dropout Prevention School are 42% White, 31% African American, 19% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Dropout Prevention School ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Florida alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 379 students attended Dropout Prevention School.


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