Teachers

Teacher Credentials
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Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Classes taught by out-of-field teachers0%9%
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Teacher Experience
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Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Average years teaching1512
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Teacher Education Levels
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Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Teachers with advanced degrees48%34%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
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Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Students per teacher1815
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  Students
 
Student Ethnicity
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Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White67%46%
Hispanic13%25%
Black9%23%
Multiracial7%4%
Asian/Pacific Islander4%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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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 program110%46%
Students with disabilities24%13%
Gifted students2n/a5%
English language learners21%5%
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Attendance and Completion
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Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Students absent more than 21 days<1%15%
Stability rate97%92%
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,937$8,514
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%60%
Student and staff support10%11%
Administration9%9%
Other expenditures18%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:
  • Art History
  • Art: Studio 2-D Design
  • Art: Studio 3-D Design
  • Art: Studio Drawing
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science A
  • Economics: Macro
  • Economics: Micro
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
  • European History
  • French Language
  • Geography: Human
  • Government & Politics: U.S.
  • Music Theory
  • Physics B
  • Psychology
  • Spanish Literature
  • Statistics
  • 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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