Serving 22 students in grades 9-12, The Port 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 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 53%).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Port Academy's student population of 22 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (21-22)
1 teacher
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Port Academy 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
41%
37%
Black
36%
21%
White
18%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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 53% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Port Academy?
The graduation rate of The Port Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend The Port Academy?
22 students attend The Port Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of The Port Academy students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does The Port Academy offer ?
The Port Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Port Academy part of?
The Port Academy is part of Manatee School District.
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