Teachers

Teacher Credentials
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Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Classes taught by out-of-field teachers6%9%
Teacher Experience
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Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Average years teaching1012
Teacher Education Levels
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Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Teachers with advanced degrees43%34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Students per teacher2015
 
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  Students
 
Student Ethnicity
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Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White52%46%
Black23%23%
Hispanic22%25%
Multiracial2%4%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Subgroups
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Source: 1FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
2FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program142%46%
Students with disabilities222%13%
Gifted students25%5%
English language learners25%5%
Attendance and Completion
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Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Students absent more than 21 days21%15%
Stability rate90%92%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,795$8,514
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%60%
Student and staff support10%11%
Administration11%9%
Other expenditures19%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 
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  Advanced Placement Exams

In 2007-2008 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Chemistry
  • Economics: Micro
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
  • Environmental Science
  • Geography: Human
  • Government & Politics: U.S.
  • U.S. History
  • World History
Source: The College Board®, 2007-2008

About the AP Exams
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  • In 2007-2008 the College Board® administered AP exams in 37 courses spanning 22 subject areas, including literature, art, science, math, history, language, music and psychology.
  • Many schools offer college-level classes to prepare students for the AP exams, but students can take exams without completing a specific course.
  • The exams listed on GreatSchools profiles represent schools with at least one student taking each exam.
  • Students who score well on AP exams can earn advanced standing or college credit from most U.S. colleges and universities.
 
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