Fresh Start Community School serves 133 students in grades 10-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fresh Start Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Fresh Start Community School's student population of 133 students has declined by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fresh Start Community School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
44%
37%
Black
30%
21%
White
23%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Fresh Start Community School often compared to?
Fresh Start Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridge Community High School by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Fresh Start Community School?
The graduation rate of Fresh Start Community School is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fresh Start Community School?
133 students attend Fresh Start Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Fresh Start Community School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fresh Start Community School?
Fresh Start Community School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fresh Start Community School offer ?
Fresh Start Community School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fresh Start Community School part of?
Fresh Start Community School is part of Polk School District.
School Reviews
Review Fresh Start Community School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
