Serving 266 students in grades 9-12, Donna J. Beasley Technical 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 33:1 is higher 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 10-14% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy's student population of 266 students has grown by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Donna J. Beasley Technical 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 Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy is 0.62, 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)
11-19%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
55%
37%
Black
17%
21%
White
23%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
10-14%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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 Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy's ranking?
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy is ranked #3615 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy often compared to?
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Palm Acres Charter High School by visitors of our site.
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 Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy?
The graduation rate of Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy is 10-14%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy?
266 students attend Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy?
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy offer ?
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy part of?
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy is part of Lee School District.
In what neighborhood is Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy located?
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy is located in the Joel neighborhood of Lehigh Acres, FL.
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