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#1748 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 46% in state
Lealman Innovation Academy
High School · Pinellas · St. Petersburg, FL
A Pinellas high school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4900 28TH ST N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714
- Math 9% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 10% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lealman Innovation Academy score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 9% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 9% (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 37 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lealman Innovation Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,083/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Petersburg), 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
$47,221
Median home value
$177,500
Median rent
$1,270/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
65.5%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33714; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,762 | Compare → |
| Excellerated Teaching AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 1.3 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Esthers School Inc-pinellasPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | 1–12 | 1.9 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Community Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 109 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pinellas
- Schools in district
- 153
- Rank in district
- #98 of 148
- District spending per student
- $12,514NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lealman Innovation Academy is listed in PINELLAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lealman Innovation Academy
Lealman Innovation Academy is a public high school in St. Petersburg, FL, part of Pinellas, serving approximately 394 students in grades 5th-12th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,748 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lealman Innovation Academy
What grades does Lealman Innovation Academy serve?
Lealman Innovation Academy serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Lealman Innovation Academy?
Lealman Innovation Academy has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lealman Innovation Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lealman Innovation Academy is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lealman Innovation Academy rank in FL?
Lealman Innovation Academy ranks #1,748 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Lealman Innovation Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Lealman Innovation Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Lealman Innovation Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lealman Innovation Academy has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lealman Innovation Academy a charter school?
No, Lealman Innovation Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lealman Innovation Academy a Title I school?
No, Lealman Innovation Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lealman Innovation Academy?
80.2% of students at Lealman Innovation Academy 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
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 394
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pinellas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 86.0%
- Phone
- (727) 528-5802
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 33714)
- 20,103
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 33714; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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