Serving 1 students in grades 3-12, Hope Forest Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 1 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hope Forest Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hope Forest Academy's student population of 1 students has declined by 83% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1 student
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hope Forest Academy is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
37%
Black
n/a
21%
White
100%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Hope Forest Academy?
1 students attend Hope Forest Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Hope Forest Academy students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hope Forest Academy?
Hope Forest Academy has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hope Forest Academy offer ?
Hope Forest Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hope Forest Academy part of?
Hope Forest Academy is part of Lake School District.
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