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#1825 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 48% in state
Gause Academy of Leadership
High School · Polk · Bartow, FL
A Polk high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1395 POLK ST W, Bartow, FL 33830
- Math 17% vs FL 51% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 34.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gause Academy of Leadership score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 22% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gause Academy of Leadership sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,296/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bartow), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,636
Median home value
$207,900
Median rent
$1,017/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33830; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Word of Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Bartow Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 2,243 | Compare → |
| Jean O'dell Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Chain of Lakes Collegiate HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 11–12 | Not available | 314 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Polk
- Schools in district
- 167
- Rank in district
- #49 of 155
- District spending per student
- $11,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gause Academy of Leadership is listed in POLK; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gause Academy of Leadership
Gause Academy of Leadership is a public high school in Bartow, FL, part of Polk, serving approximately 82 students in grades 6th-12th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,825 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gause Academy of Leadership
What grades does Gause Academy of Leadership serve?
Gause Academy of Leadership serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Gause Academy of Leadership?
Gause Academy of Leadership has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gause Academy of Leadership?
The student-teacher ratio at Gause Academy of Leadership is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gause Academy of Leadership rank in FL?
Gause Academy of Leadership ranks #1,825 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Gause Academy of Leadership's MySchoolScout rating?
Gause Academy of Leadership has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gause Academy of Leadership?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gause Academy of Leadership has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gause Academy of Leadership a charter school?
No, Gause Academy of Leadership is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gause Academy of Leadership a Title I school?
No, Gause Academy of Leadership is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gause Academy of Leadership?
89.0% of students at Gause Academy of Leadership qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 82
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- (863) 534-7425
- 4-Year Graduation
- 34.5%
- Area population (ZIP 33830)
- 32,738
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33830; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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