Serving 81 students in grades 7-12, Northstar 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northstar Academy's student population of 81 students has grown by 76% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northstar Academy is 0.28, 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)
(21-22)≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
37%
Black
84%
21%
White
10%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
47%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northstar Academy?
The graduation rate of Northstar Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Northstar Academy?
81 students attend Northstar Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Northstar Academy students are Black, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Northstar Academy offer ?
Northstar Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northstar Academy part of?
Northstar Academy is part of Pinellas School District.
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