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Gause Academy Of Leadership

1395 Polk St W
Bartow, FL 33830
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Bottom 50%
Serving 82 students in grades 6-12, Gause Academy Of Leadership ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower 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 and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 82 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gause Academy Of Leadership ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Gause Academy Of Leadership's student population of 82 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
82 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Gause Academy Of Leadership ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gause Academy Of Leadership 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3608 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
6-9%
52%
20-24%
52%
20-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
38%
37%
Black
37%
21%
White
23%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
(22-23)
40-59%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gause Academy Of Leadership's ranking?
Gause Academy Of Leadership is ranked #3608 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Gause Academy Of Leadership often compared to?
Gause Academy Of Leadershipis often viewed alongside schools like Compass Middle Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gause Academy Of Leadership?
The graduation rate of Gause Academy Of Leadership is 40-59%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gause Academy Of Leadership?
82 students attend Gause Academy Of Leadership.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Gause Academy Of Leadership students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gause Academy Of Leadership?
Gause Academy Of Leadership has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gause Academy Of Leadership offer ?
Gause Academy Of Leadership offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gause Academy Of Leadership part of?
Gause Academy Of Leadership is part of Polk School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 82 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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