Coastal Connections Academy

Summary:

Coastal Connections Academy is a public charter virtual school located in Tampa, Florida, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 1,131 students. The school is part of the Hillsborough District, which is ranked 15th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Coastal Connections Academy stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (44.47%) and Hispanic (25.99%) students compared to the surrounding schools, such as Hillsborough Virtual Franchise High School and Idea Hope. The school has also seen a significant improvement in its four-year graduation rate, increasing from 79.3% in 2021-2022 to 86.6% in 2022-2023. While Coastal Connections Academy's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages, the school has shown strengths in specific subjects, such as higher proficiency rates in Biology 1, US History, and Civics compared to the Hillsborough District and the state of Florida.

One of the most notable features of Coastal Connections Academy is its exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate, with 0.0% in 2022-2023 and 0.1% in 2021-2022, which is significantly lower than the surrounding schools. Additionally, the school has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 0.44% in 2022-2023 and 0.66% in 2021-2022, compared to the nearby schools. This, combined with the school's relatively low spending per student, at $5,219 in 2022-2023 and $6,220 in 2021-2022, suggests that Coastal Connections Academy may be serving a more affluent student population or has effective strategies to support low-income families.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual K-5

186 N Palafox Street Pensacola
Pensacola, FL 32502

(850) 359-1545

District: Santa Rosa

SchoolDigger Rank:
2049^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,219

Student/teacher ratio: 52.0

Number of students: 260

Racial breakdown:

White:

36.2%

Hispanic:

31.5%

African American:

21.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Coastal Connections Academy ranks worse than 90.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks last among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Santa Rosa School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.53. (See more...)

Compare Details Coastal Connections Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.36. (See more...)

Compare Details Coastal Connections Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.24. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Coastal Connections Academy 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 Coastal Connections Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.2%), Hispanic (31.5%), African American (21.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Coastal Connections Academy is 52. 18 elementary schools in the Santa Rosa School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Coastal Connections Academy employs 5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Coastal Connections Academy is $5,219. 16 elementary schools in the Santa Rosa School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Coastal Connections Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Santa Rosa:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Rosa 15^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Coastal Connections Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.99	2055^th	2240	8.3%
2024	14.53	2049^th	2256	9.2%

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

Rank History for Coastal Connections Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.36	813^th	1177	30.9%

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Rank History for Coastal Connections Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.24	565^th	792	28.7%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Coastal Connections Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	490	310	27	432	9	3	93	1364
2023	503	239	13	294	3	4	75	1131
2024	94	57	1	82	1	1	24	260

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 Coastal Connections Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	1364	24.0	56.8	0.7
2023	1131	24.0	47.1	0.4
2024	260	5.0	52.0	7.7

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 Coastal Connections Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	1364	24.0	56.8	0.7
2023	1131	24.0	47.1	0.4
2024	260	5.0	52.0	7.7

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 Coastal Connections Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$00 (0.0%)	$6,220 (100.0%)	$6,220
2023	$00 (0.0%)	$5,219 (100.0%)	$5,219

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Schools Near Coastal Connections Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (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 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Coastal Connections Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	K-5	186 N Palafox Street Pensacola	Pensacola	32502	Escambia County	Santa Rosa	Yes	No	Yes	No	(850) 359-1545	260	5	52.0	7.7%	94 (36.2%)	57 (21.9%)	82 (31.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	24 (9.2%)	14.5	2049^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.2%		14	2055^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.3%	6	34.0	38.0	50.0	15.0	32.0	13.0	30.0	$5,219	$00	$5,219
N. B. Cook Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1310 N 12th Ave	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	Yes	No	No	(850) 595-6826	532	32	16.8	46.2%	268 (50.4%)	135 (25.4%)	61 (11.5%)	22 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.5%)	90.5	158^th of 2256 public elementary schools	93.0%		86.4	260^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.4%	102	91.0	80.0	69.0	91.0	79.0	72.0	69.0	$11,218	$1,536	$9,683
Global Learning Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	100 N P St	Pensacola	32505	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 430-7560	487	31	15.7	87.7%	41 (8.4%)	358 (73.5%)	55 (11.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.4%)	12	2108^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.6%		8.6	2159^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.6%	51	29.0	32.0	34.0	24.0	20.0	42.0	41.0	$15,318	$4,923	$10,395
A. K. Suter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	501 Pickens Ave	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 595-6810	538	28	19.2	49.1%	313 (58.2%)	145 (27.0%)	33 (6.1%)	13 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.1%)	79.2	433^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	80.8%		81.7	372^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	83.4%	61	64.0	68.0	69.0	73.0	70.0	63.0	77.0	$10,473	$1,477	$8,996
Tap Pk Babies	Public	PK	30 E Texar Dr	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 430-7439	7	0			1 (14.3%)	6 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
C. A. Weis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2701 N Q St	Pensacola	32505	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-6888	503	33	15.2	91.8%	45 (8.9%)	390 (77.5%)	27 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (8.0%)	21.2	1875^th of 2256 public elementary schools	16.9%		19	1935^th of 2240 public elementary schools	13.6%	60	34.0	21.0	39.0	36.0	34.0	61.0	47.0	$12,649	$3,593	$9,056
O. J. Semmes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1250 E Texar Dr	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-6975	288	23	12.5	90.6%	17 (5.9%)	231 (80.2%)	17 (5.9%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (6.6%)	12.6	2097^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.0%		9.8	2134^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.7%	37	37.0	18.0	46.0	42.0	23.0	12.0	31.0	$15,080	$4,708	$10,372
Oakcrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1820 Hollywood Ave	Pensacola	32505	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-6980	483	31	15.5	64.2%	32 (6.6%)	241 (49.9%)	167 (34.6%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.7%)	19 (3.9%)	9.3	2168^th of 2256 public elementary schools	3.9%		10.6	2123^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	5.2%	45	15.0	22.0	30.0	33.0	37.0	19.0	39.0	$12,583	$3,638	$8,947
Cordova Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2250 Semur Rd	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 595-6830	598	27	22.1	42.5%	375 (62.7%)	135 (22.6%)	45 (7.5%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (5.9%)	79.4	429^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.0%		82.6	350^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.4%	79	70.0	66.0	69.0	76.0	68.0	63.0	71.0	$9,463	$1,372	$8,092
Brentwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4820 N Palafox St	Pensacola	32505	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-6800	402	22	18.2	85.6%	110 (27.4%)	220 (54.7%)	40 (10.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (6.7%)	16.8	1983^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	12.1%		16.5	1995^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.9%	12	34.0	34.0	34.0	30.0	47.0	37.0	35.0	$11,167	$2,608	$8,560

Frequently Asked Questions about Coastal Connections Academy

What is the racial makeup of Coastal Connections Academy?

Students at Coastal Connections Academy are 36% White, 32% Hispanic, 22% African American, 9% Two or more races.

Is Coastal Connections Academy a good school?

Coastal Connections Academy ranks in the bottom 9.2% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is Coastal Connections Academy in?

Santa Rosa

How many students attend Coastal Connections Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 260 students attended Coastal Connections Academy.

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