- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakeland, FL
Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner)
Federal NCES profile for Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 73/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159008455
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) earns 73/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 38
- schools in Lakeland · Resource Index
- 73
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) has class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) ranks #3 of 38 schools in Lakeland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 120159008455 · Lakeland, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 9:1 · 71.7% lunch · RII 73
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haines City Se
Haines City Senior High School
3,105 students
- Davenport High
Davenport High School
2,731 students
- Winter Haven S
Winter Haven Senior High School
2,648 students
- Ridge Communit
Ridge Community High School
2,632 students
- George W. Jenk
George W. Jenkins Senior High
2,469 students
- This school 215
Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner)
215 students
What this shows Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) reports 215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) compares
Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 49% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 38% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 49% 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
$11,747
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 72 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.5%
African American 33.5%
White 22.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Polk reports $11,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,731
- Students per teacher
- 32.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,632
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,469
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~215 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner)
How many students attend Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner)?
Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) has 215 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Lakeland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner)?
The student-teacher ratio at Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) is 9:1, which is 49% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 43% 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 Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner)?
71.7% of students at Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner)?
The largest demographic group at Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) is Hispanic or Latino at 39.5% of enrollment, in Lakeland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner)?
Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) has a Resource Investment Index of 73/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) rank among schools in Lakeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) ranks #3 of 38 schools in Lakeland, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lakeland on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner), Polk also operates Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students), Davenport High School (2,731 students), and Winter Haven Senior High School (2,648 students). See the Polk district page for the complete list.