How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Doris a. Sanders Learning Center | Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Lakeland, FL |
| School Type | special-ed | alternative |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 84 | 215 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 5.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 69.0% | 87.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Doris a. Sanders Learning Center | Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,747 | $11,747 |
| District | Polk County Public Schools | Polk County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Doris a. Sanders Learning Center | Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44.0% | 22.3% |
| African American | 23.8% | 33.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.6% | 39.5% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 3.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Doris a. Sanders Learning Center | Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 95:1 | 82:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 72.4% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 17 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.