New Life Charter Academy is a public charter school located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in the U.S. state of Florida.
Serving 111 students in grades Kindergarten-5, New Life Charter Academy 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Life Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
New Life Charter Academy's student population of 111 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
9 teachers
Year Founded
2014
School Rankings
New Life Charter Academy 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 New Life Charter Academy is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3156 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
38%
37%
Black
58%
21%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
6%
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 New Life Charter Academy's ranking?
New Life Charter Academy is ranked #3156 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend New Life Charter Academy?
111 students attend New Life Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of New Life Charter Academy students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does New Life Charter Academy offer ?
New Life Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Life Charter Academy part of?
New Life Charter Academy is part of Broward School District.
In what neighborhood is New Life Charter Academy located?
New Life Charter Academy is located in the Sunset neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL. There are 1 other public schools located in Sunset.
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