How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Fresh Start Community School | Polk Grad Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Lakeland, FL |
| School Type | alternative | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 105 | 14 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | - |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 67.6% | 85.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Fresh Start Community School | Polk Grad Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,747 | $11,747 |
| District | Polk County Public Schools | Polk County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Fresh Start Community School | Polk Grad Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.1% | 42.9% |
| African American | 28.6% | 35.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52.4% | 21.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Fresh Start Community School | Polk Grad Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 71:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 79.2% | 23.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
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.