- Enrollment
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sanford, FL
Journeys Academy
Federal NCES profile for Journeys Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120171007721
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Journeys Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 16
- schools in Sanford · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Florida
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Journeys Academy has class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Journeys Academy ranks #2 of 16 schools in Sanford, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Journeys Academy grew from 122 students in 2022-23 to 138 in 2023-24 (+13.1%).
Teacher FTE added 9.2 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 120171007721 · Sanford, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
90 enr · 10:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Seminole High School (3,807 students)
Journeys Academy grew from 122 students in 2022-23 to 138 in 2023-24 (+13.1%). Teacher FTE added 9.2 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Journeys Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seminole High
Seminole High School
3,807 students
- Lake Brantley
Lake Brantley High School
2,813 students
- Lake Mary High
Lake Mary High School
2,714 students
- Hagerty High S
Hagerty High School
2,449 students
- Oviedo High Sc
Oviedo High School
2,312 students
- This school 90
Journeys Academy
90 students
What this shows Journeys Academy reports 90 students on the CCD universe file.
How Journeys Academy compares
Journeys Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 44% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 42% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 6% in Florida - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,243
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 103.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 48.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
White 21.1%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Journeys Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Seminole reports $10,243 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Journeys Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Brantley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Mary High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hagerty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oviedo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Journeys Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,813
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 2,714
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,312
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~90 students)
Frequently asked questions about Journeys Academy
How many students attend Journeys Academy?
Journeys Academy has 90 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Sanford, FL. CCD year-over-year: 122 (2022-23) → 138 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Journeys Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Journeys Academy is 10:1, which is 44% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Journeys Academy?
73.8% of students at Journeys Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Journeys Academy?
The largest demographic group at Journeys Academy is African American at 48.9% of enrollment, in Sanford, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Journeys Academy?
Journeys Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Journeys Academy rank among schools in Sanford?
By Resource Investment Index, Journeys Academy ranks #2 of 16 schools in Sanford, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sanford on the city page.
What other schools are in Seminole?
Besides Journeys Academy, Seminole also operates Seminole High School (3,807 students), Lake Brantley High School (2,813 students), and Lake Mary High School (2,714 students). See the Seminole district page for the complete list.