How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Mclaughlin Academy of Excellence | Roosevelt Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lake Wales, FL | Lake Wales, FL |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 758 | 279 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 24.5:1 | 12.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 79.8% | 75.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Mclaughlin Academy of Excellence | Roosevelt 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 | Mclaughlin Academy of Excellence | Roosevelt Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25.7% | 37.3% |
| African American | 28.4% | 14.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.7% | 46.2% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 1.7% | 1.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Mclaughlin Academy of Excellence | Roosevelt Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 274:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 56.1% | 51.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 35 | 26 |
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.