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#1752 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 46% in state
Roosevelt Academy
High School · Polk · Lake Wales, FL
A Polk high school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
115 E ST, Lake Wales, FL 33853
- Math 12% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 15% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Roosevelt Academy score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 14% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 8% (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 35 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Roosevelt Academy 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,772/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Wales), 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
$40,938
Median home value
$198,100
Median rent
$965/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
55.8%
Poverty rate
23.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33853; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candlelight Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Victory Ridge AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Lake Wales Senior High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,599 | Compare → |
| Endtime Christian School of ExcellencePrivate · tuition | 4.8private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 52 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #47 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
Roosevelt Academy is listed in POLK; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Roosevelt Academy
Roosevelt Academy is a public high school in Lake Wales, FL, part of Polk, serving approximately 277 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,752 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roosevelt Academy
What grades does Roosevelt Academy serve?
Roosevelt Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Roosevelt Academy?
Roosevelt Academy has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Academy is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Roosevelt Academy rank in FL?
Roosevelt Academy ranks #1,752 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Roosevelt Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Roosevelt Academy has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Roosevelt Academy a charter school?
No, Roosevelt Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Roosevelt Academy a Title I school?
No, Roosevelt Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roosevelt Academy?
74.0% of students at Roosevelt 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.3%
- Phone
- (863) 678-4252
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 33853)
- 12,385
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 33853; 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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