Serving 101 students in grades 5-12, Disston 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Disston Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Disston Academy's student population of 101 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Disston 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 Disston Academy is 0.55, 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
#3615 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
37%
Black
64%
21%
White
17%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Disston Academy's ranking?
Disston Academy is ranked #3615 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Disston Academy?
The graduation rate of Disston Academy is 50-54%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Disston Academy?
101 students attend Disston Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Disston Academy students are Black, 17% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Disston Academy?
Disston Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Disston Academy offer ?
Disston Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Disston Academy part of?
Disston Academy is part of Pinellas School District.
In what neighborhood is Disston Academy located?
Disston Academy is located in the Wildwood Heights neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL.
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