Serving 9 students in grades 6-12, Escambia Sch. Dist. Jail Prog. 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 54%).
Minority enrollment is 89% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- 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
Top Rankings
Escambia Sch. Dist. Jail Prog. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Escambia Sch. Dist. Jail Prog.'s student population of 9 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
9 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Escambia Sch. Dist. Jail Prog. 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
37%
Black
56%
21%
White
11%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
33%
7%
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 53% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Escambia Sch. Dist. Jail Prog.?
The graduation rate of Escambia Sch. Dist. Jail Prog. is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Escambia Sch. Dist. Jail Prog.?
9 students attend Escambia Sch. Dist. Jail Prog..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Escambia Sch. Dist. Jail Prog. students are Black, 22% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are White.
What grades does Escambia Sch. Dist. Jail Prog. offer ?
Escambia Sch. Dist. Jail Prog. offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Escambia Sch. Dist. Jail Prog. part of?
Escambia Sch. Dist. Jail Prog. is part of Escambia School District.
In what neighborhood is Escambia Sch. Dist. Jail Prog. located?
Escambia Sch. Dist. Jail Prog. is located in the South Pensacola neighborhood of Pensacola, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in South Pensacola.
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