Polk Full Time Eschool

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Polk Full Time Eschool ranks 1445 th of 2256 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Polk Full Time Eschool is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in Lakeland, Florida, with 604 students as of the 2022-2023 school year. This school is part of the Polk school district, which is ranked 57th out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Polk Full Time Eschool stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (34.93%) and African American (17.55%) students compared to surrounding schools. The school has seen fluctuations in its four-year graduation rate, ranging from 69.4% in 2020-2021 to 93.3% in 2019-2020, which is generally higher than the surrounding Language & Literacy Academy For Learning, Hospital Homebound, and Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner), which have lower graduation rates. However, Polk Full Time Eschool has also experienced varying chronic absenteeism rates, from a low of 2.5% in 2018-2019 to a high of 26.6% in 2019-2020, which is an area of concern.

Academically, Polk Full Time Eschool generally outperforms the Polk district and the state of Florida in various standardized test scores, particularly in subjects like Biology 1, US History, and Civics. However, the school struggles in some areas, such as Math and 5th/8th grade Science. The school's relatively strong performance compared to nearby alternative schools may be attributed to the district's increased per-student spending, which has risen from $6,195 in 2019-2020 to $12,638 in 2022-2023. Additionally, Polk Full Time Eschool has a much lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 0.5% to 18.97%, compared to the surrounding alternative schools.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

604 S. Central Ave
Lakeland, FL 33815

(863) 354-3999

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
1445^th of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,638

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 455

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.7%

Hispanic:

36.5%

African American:

15.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Polk Full Time Eschool ranks worse than 64.1% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.51. (See more...)

Compare Details Polk Full Time Eschool ranks better than 53.1% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.97. (See more...)

Compare Details Polk Full Time Eschool ranks better than 66.4% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.53. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Polk Full Time Eschool 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 Student population at Polk Full Time Eschool is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.7%), Hispanic (36.5%), African American (15.2%). (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Polk Full Time Eschool is $12,638. 7 alternative schools in the Polk School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Polk Full Time Eschool was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Polk Full Time Eschool 561^st of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Polk Full Time Eschool in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Polk Full Time Eschool 271^st of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Polk Full Time Eschool in the ranking list.)

Polk:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk 57^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Polk Full Time Eschool

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	43.35	1225^th	2247	45.5%
2022	28.40	1606^th	2219	27.6%
2023	41.89	1289^th	2240	42.5%
2024	36.51	1445^th	2256	35.9%

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

Rank History for Polk Full Time Eschool

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2017	49.97	511^th	1031	50.4%
2018	27.90	757^th	1035	26.9%
2019	63.63	374^th	1099	66.0%
2021	66.22	349^th	1136	69.3%
2022	54.56	486^th	1148	57.7%
2023	47.80	599^th	1177	49.1%
2024	51.97	561^st	1196	53.1%

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

Rank History for Polk Full Time Eschool

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2017	59.52	182^nd	714	74.5%
2018	46.79	310^th	716	56.7%
2019	47.96	303^rd	734	58.7%
2021	46.77	292^nd	746	60.9%
2022	51.14	266^th	774	65.6%
2023	50.88	276^th	792	65.2%
2024	52.53	271^st	807	66.4%

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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 Polk Full Time Eschool

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	16	1	0	0	0	0	0	17
2015	71	8	0	20	0	0	5	104
2016	70	11	1	19	1	0	3	105
2017	78	12	1	30	0	1	2	124
2018	57	8	3	19	1	0	4	92
2019	118	21	1	44	1	0	6	191
2020	142	24	1	36	0	0	8	211
2021	1164	400	29	971	7	3	78	2652
2022	506	295	18	495	3	1	45	1363
2023	256	106	7	211	0	1	23	604
2024	199	69	5	166	1	0	15	455

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 Polk Full Time Eschool

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	17	n/a	n/a	35.3
2015	104	n/a	n/a	15.4
2016	105	n/a	n/a	14.3
2017	124	n/a	n/a	21
2018	92	n/a	n/a	3.3
2019	191	0.0	n/a	32.5
2020	211	0.0	n/a	24.6
2021	2652	0.0	n/a	19
2022	1363	0.0	n/a	0.7
2023	604	0.0	n/a	0.5
2024	455	0.0	n/a	n/a

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 Polk Full Time Eschool

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	17	n/a	n/a	35.3
2015	104	n/a	n/a	15.4
2016	105	n/a	n/a	14.3
2017	124	n/a	n/a	21
2018	92	n/a	n/a	3.3
2019	191	0.0	n/a	32.5
2020	211	0.0	n/a	24.6
2021	2652	0.0	n/a	19
2022	1363	0.0	n/a	0.7
2023	604	0.0	n/a	0.5
2024	455	0.0	n/a	n/a

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 Polk Full Time Eschool

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$300 (6.5%)	$4,345 (93.5%)	$4,646
2020	$170 (2.7%)	$6,025 (97.3%)	$6,195
2021	$811 (7.2%)	$10,497 (92.8%)	$11,308
2022	$1,958 (15.7%)	$10,479 (84.3%)	$12,437
2023	$890 (7.0%)	$11,748 (93.0%)	$12,638

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Polk Full Time Eschool

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 374^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 599^th of 1177 Middle schools	16.9%
Ranks 303^rd of 734 High schools	Ranks 276^th of 792 High schools	6.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Polk Full Time Eschool)	73	69	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	48	43	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Polk Full Time Eschool)	61	43	18%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	42	38	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Polk Full Time Eschool)	75	40	35%
7th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	39	35	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Polk Full Time Eschool)	71	58	13%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	48	41	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Polk Full Time Eschool)	29	47	18%
8th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	35	32	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Polk Full Time Eschool)	37	46	9%
8th Grade Science (Polk)	41	33	8%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Polk Full Time Eschool)	74	67	7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	45	44	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Polk Full Time Eschool)	55	52	3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	42	38	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Polk Full Time Eschool)	55	73	18%
End of Course Biology 1 (Polk)	54	50	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course Civics (Polk Full Time Eschool)	80	71	9%
End of Course Civics (Polk)	70	65	5%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Polk Full Time Eschool)	29	47	18%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Polk)	51	41	10%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Polk Full Time Eschool)	61	30	31%
End of Course Geometry (Polk)	54	37	17%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	191	604	216.2%
African American	21	106	404.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	7	600%
Hispanic	44	211	379.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	118	256	116.9%
Two or More Races	6	23	283.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.5%	0.5%	32%

Schools Near Polk Full Time Eschool

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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
Polk Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	604 S. Central Ave	Lakeland	33815	Polk County	Polk	No	No	Yes	No	(863) 354-3999	28	0			14 (50.0%)	4 (14.3%)	10 (35.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																		20.0				$5,472	$95	$5,377
Polk Full Time Eschool	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	604 S. Central Ave	Lakeland	33815	Polk County	Polk	No	No	Yes	No	(863) 354-3999	455	0			199 (43.7%)	69 (15.2%)	166 (36.5%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.3%)								(n/a)	72.0	64.0	52.0	52.0	50.0	58.0	72.0	61.0	43.0	14.0	8.0	50.0	36.0	53.0	31.0	47.0	43.0	45.0	65.0	80.0	63.0	$12,638	$890	$11,748
Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	9-10	114 North Tennessee Ave	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 204-1771	39	3	13.0	30.8%	17 (43.6%)	4 (10.3%)	16 (41.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)								(n/a)							67.0	80.0									9.0	83.0	67.0	73.0		$42,922	$00	$42,922
Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner)	Public, Alternative	4-12	951 Mount Airy Ave	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 534-0500	264	23	11.4	83.7%	56 (21.2%)	105 (39.8%)	96 (36.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)								(n/a)		0.0		24.0	8.0	12.0	13.0	8.0		0.0		6.0	6.0	7.0		3.0	11.0			12.0	18.0	$15,995	$1,988	$14,007
Doris A. Sanders Learning Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1201 Enchanted Dr	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	No	(863) 499-2980	84	13	6.4	64.3%	40 (47.6%)	21 (25.0%)	18 (21.4%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	2 (2.4%)								(n/a)																						$40,052	$9,967	$30,085
Simmons Career Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1202 W Grant St	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 707-7430	163	13	12.5	71.2%	49 (30.1%)	12 (7.4%)	96 (58.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.7%)								(n/a)								29.0									0.0	14.0	10.0	31.0		$14,815	$1,670	$13,144
Simmons Exceptional Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	1202 W Grant St	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 707-7430	27	6	4.5	85.2%	11 (40.7%)	9 (33.3%)	4 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (11.1%)								(n/a)																						$35,200	$11,952	$23,249
Jean O'Dell Learning Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1310 Floral Ave S	Bartow	33830	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	No	(863) 534-7440	78	16	4.8	73.1%	26 (33.3%)	15 (19.2%)	36 (46.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)																						$52,363	$10,358	$42,005
Hospital Homebound	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1909 Floral Ave S	Bartow	33830	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	No	(863) 665-4538	151	3	50.3	2.0%	73 (48.3%)	16 (10.6%)	57 (37.7%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)								(n/a)					33.0	27.0	39.0	48.0					31.0	8.0		15.0	12.0	10.0	32.0	56.0	47.0
Willis Peters Exceptional Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2919 Nelson Ave	Dover	33527	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 747-9462	55	14	3.9	50.9%	23 (41.8%)	9 (16.4%)	20 (36.4%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.6%)								(n/a)																						$53,053	$13,245	$39,808

Frequently Asked Questions about Polk Full Time Eschool

How many students attend Polk Full Time Eschool?

In the 2023-24 school year, 455 students attended Polk Full Time Eschool.

What is the racial makeup of Polk Full Time Eschool?

Students at Polk Full Time Eschool are 44% White, 36% Hispanic, 15% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Polk Full Time Eschool in?

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Is Polk Full Time Eschool a good school?

Polk Full Time Eschool ranks 1445^th of 2256 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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