Wakulla Institute

Summary:

Wakulla Institute is an alternative public school located in Crawfordville, Florida, serving grades KG-12 with a total enrollment of 65 students. The school is part of the Wakulla District, which is ranked 26th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wakulla Institute has seen a significant improvement in its four-year graduation rates, increasing from 0% in 2016-2017 to 90.9% in 2020-2021, a notable achievement for an alternative school. However, the school faces challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate ranging from 71.7% to 82.5% over the past five years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, Wakulla Institute's test scores are generally lower than the state and Wakulla district averages across various subjects and grade levels.

Compared to nearby schools, Wakulla Institute has a predominantly white student population, in contrast to the more diverse student body at the Leon County Virtual School Franchise. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.06% to 63.08% over the past three years, which is significantly higher than the 20.85% rate at the Florida State University School. Despite these challenges, Wakulla Institute has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $19,291 to $26,563 over the past four years, and a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6 to 7.3 over the past three years.

Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

126 High Dr
Crawfordville, FL 32327

(850) 926-0100

District: Wakulla

SchoolDigger Rank:
691^st of 807 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,291

Student/teacher ratio: 8.0

Number of students: 64

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.1%

African American:

21.9%

Hispanic:

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.3%

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Performance Trends

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

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.81. (See more...)

Compare Details Wakulla Institute ranks worse than 85.6% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.41. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wakulla Institute 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 Wakulla Institute has the largest alternative school student body size in the Wakulla School District. Racial makeup is: White (64.1%), African American (21.9%), Hispanic (7.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Wakulla School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wakulla Institute is 8, which is the lowest among 4 alternative schools in the Wakulla School District! (See more...)

Compare Wakulla Institute employs 8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wakulla Institute is $19,291, which is the highest among 4 alternative schools in the Wakulla School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Wakulla Institute was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Wakulla Institute 691^st of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Wakulla Institute in the ranking list.)

Wakulla:

SchoolDigger ranks Wakulla 26^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wakulla Institute

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	9.09	653^rd	736	11.3%
2008	27.98	566^th	740	23.5%
2018	21.97	830^th	1035	19.8%
2022	4.81	1112^th	1148	3.1%

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

Rank History for Wakulla Institute

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2010	59.44	274^th	620	55.8%
2018	13.53	576^th	716	19.6%
2023	4.76	714^th	792	9.8%
2024	7.41	691^st	807	14.4%

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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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by a parent
Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Worst environment of teachers that DONT care about the safely or well being of there students. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Worst environment of teachers that DONT care about the safely or well being of there students. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Wakulla Institute

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	45	12	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	57
1999	57	9	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	66
2000	38	12	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	50
2001	30	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	36
2002	24	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	25
2003	24	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	25
2004	31	8	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	41
2005	16	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	21
2006	16	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	23
2007	21	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	28
2008	30	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	36
2009	25	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	2	31
2010	37	6	0	1	n/a	n/a	2	46
2011	28	1	0	1	0	0	0	30
2012	33	2	0	1	0	2	0	38
2013	28	0	0	1	0	0	0	29
2014	42	4	0	0	0	2	0	48
2015	29	4	0	0	0	1	0	34
2016	26	3	0	0	0	3	0	32
2017	33	4	0	0	0	2	0	39
2018	42	8	1	0	0	8	0	59
2019	45	5	3	0	0	3	0	56
2020	40	5	5	0	0	1	0	51
2021	42	3	2	0	0	1	0	48
2022	49	7	3	0	0	7	0	66
2023	44	10	3	0	0	8	0	65
2024	41	14	5	0	0	4	0	64

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 Wakulla Institute

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	57	3.0	19.0	61.4
1999	66	3.0	22.0	33.3
2000	50	3.0	16.7	58
2001	36	4.0	9.0	27.8
2002	25	3.0	8.3	40
2003	25	3.0	8.3	40
2004	41	3.0	13.7	36.6
2005	21	3.0	7.0	47.6
2006	23	3.0	7.7	65.2
2007	28	3.0	9.3	48.1
2008	36	3.0	12.0	57.1
2009	31	3.3	10.3	48.3
2010	46	4.0	11.5	59.1
2011	30	3.0	10.0	66.7
2012	38	3.0	12.6	60.5
2013	29	4.0	7.2	69
2014	48	5.0	9.6	60.4
2015	34	5.0	6.8	58.8
2016	32	5.0	6.4	62.5
2017	39	4.0	9.7	51.3
2018	59	8.0	7.3	78
2019	56	7.0	8.0	55.4
2020	51	8.0	6.3	11.8
2021	48	8.0	6.0	56.3
2022	66	9.0	7.3	56.1
2023	65	10.0	6.5	63.1
2024	64	8.0	8.0	56.3

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 Wakulla Institute

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	57	3.0	19.0	61.4
1999	66	3.0	22.0	33.3
2000	50	3.0	16.7	58
2001	36	4.0	9.0	27.8
2002	25	3.0	8.3	40
2003	25	3.0	8.3	40
2004	41	3.0	13.7	36.6
2005	21	3.0	7.0	47.6
2006	23	3.0	7.7	65.2
2007	28	3.0	9.3	48.1
2008	36	3.0	12.0	57.1
2009	31	3.3	10.3	48.3
2010	46	4.0	11.5	59.1
2011	30	3.0	10.0	66.7
2012	38	3.0	12.6	60.5
2013	29	4.0	7.2	69
2014	48	5.0	9.6	60.4
2015	34	5.0	6.8	58.8
2016	32	5.0	6.4	62.5
2017	39	4.0	9.7	51.3
2018	59	8.0	7.3	78
2019	56	7.0	8.0	55.4
2020	51	8.0	6.3	11.8
2021	48	8.0	6.0	56.3
2022	66	9.0	7.3	56.1
2023	65	10.0	6.5	63.1
2024	64	8.0	8.0	56.3

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 Wakulla Institute

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$539 (5.0%)	$10,294 (95.0%)	$10,833
2020	$1,080 (4.5%)	$22,924 (95.5%)	$24,004
2021	$2,798 (10.5%)	$23,765 (89.5%)	$26,563
2022	$1,227 (5.8%)	$19,846 (94.2%)	$21,073
2023	$2,944 (15.3%)	$16,348 (84.7%)	$19,291

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wakulla Institute

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	56	65	16.1%
African American	5	10	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	45	44	2.2%
Two or More Races	3	8	166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.4%	63.1%	7.7%

Schools Near Wakulla Institute

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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
Wakulla Institute	Public, Alternative	K-12	126 High Dr	Crawfordville	32327	Wakulla County	Wakulla	No	No	No	No	(850) 926-0100	64	8	8.0	56.3%	41 (64.1%)	14 (21.9%)	5 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.3%)								(n/a)								27.0									0.0		21.0	26.0		$19,291	$2,944	$16,348
Wakulla County Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	69 Arran Rd	Crawfordville	32327	Wakulla County	Wakulla	No	No	Yes	No	(850) 926-0065	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Wakulla Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	69 Arran Rd	Crawfordville	32327	Wakulla County	Wakulla	No	No	Yes	No	(850) 926-0065	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Wakulla Virtual School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	69 Arran Road	Crawfordville	32327	Wakulla County	Wakulla	No	No	Yes	No	(850) 926-0065	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Tallahassee Classical School	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4141 Artemis Way	Tallahassee	32311	Leon County	Leon	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 296-1970	424	17	24.9	43.4%	170 (40.1%)	111 (26.2%)	70 (16.5%)	47 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	24 (5.7%)								(n/a)	30.0	54.0	48.0	39.0	58.0	56.0	29.0		30.0	52.0	27.0	32.0	52.0	30.0	36.0	40.0	57.0		75.0		73.0	$9,870	$1,938	$7,933
Leon County Juvenile Detention Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	2303 Ronellis Dr	Tallahassee	32310	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 488-7672	36	3	12.0	25.0%	10 (27.8%)	25 (69.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.8%)								(n/a)
Fsus Virtual School Franchise	Public, Virtual, Alternative	4-12	3000 School House Rd	Tallahassee	32311	Leon County	Fsu Lab School	No	No	Yes	No	(850) 245-3700	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Florida State University School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3000 School House Rd	Tallahassee	32311	Leon County	Fsu Lab School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 245-3700	1,871	116	16.1	25.8%	1,034 (55.3%)	391 (20.9%)	222 (11.9%)	105 (5.6%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	115 (6.1%)								(n/a)	81.0	69.0	83.0	86.0	77.0	76.0	80.0	74.0	85.0	88.0	70.0	93.0	93.0	90.0	76.0	58.0	87.0	76.0	85.0	72.0	91.0	$10,055	$494	$9,561
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School	Public, Alternative	K-12	400 W Orange Ave	Tallahassee	32307	Leon County	Famu Lab School	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 412-5866	569	27	21.0	100.0%	2 (0.4%)	533 (93.7%)	32 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)								(n/a)	49.0	28.0	39.0	51.0	55.0	33.0	55.0	36.0	49.0	78.0	33.0	25.0	34.0	7.0	18.0	17.0	27.0	10.0	32.0	57.0	53.0	$9,729	$349	$9,381
Famu Drs Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	400 W Orange Ave	Tallahassee	32307	Leon County	Famu Lab School	No	No	Yes	No	(850) 412-5866	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Wakulla Institute

How many students attend Wakulla Institute?

In the 2023-24 school year, 64 students attended Wakulla Institute.

Is Wakulla Institute a good school?

Wakulla Institute ranks in the bottom 14.4% of Florida alternative schools.

What is the racial makeup of Wakulla Institute?

Students at Wakulla Institute are 64% White, 22% African American, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Wakulla Institute in?

Wakulla

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