Excellent
#355 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 9% in state
State College of Florida Collegiate School
High School · Manatee · Bradenton, FL
A Manatee charter high school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5840 26TH ST W, Bradenton, FL 34207
- Math 83% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at State College of Florida Collegiate School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 81% across the 15-year record (2010–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* 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
45.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where State College of Florida Collegiate School 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,318/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bradenton), 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
$49,162
Median home value
$122,100
Median rent
$1,270/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34207; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayshore High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,464 | Compare → |
| Img AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,299 | Compare → |
| Next Generation Academics IncPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–9 | 1.3 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Next Generation Academics IncPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–9 | 1.3 mi | 50 | 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.
Manatee
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #18 of 71
- District spending per student
- $11,381NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
State College of Florida Collegiate School is listed in MANATEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About State College of Florida Collegiate School
State College of Florida Collegiate School is a public high school in Bradenton, FL, part of Manatee, serving approximately 485 students in grades 6th-12th with a 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #355 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about State College of Florida Collegiate School
What grades does State College of Florida Collegiate School serve?
State College of Florida Collegiate School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend State College of Florida Collegiate School?
State College of Florida Collegiate School has an enrollment of approximately 485 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at State College of Florida Collegiate School?
The student-teacher ratio at State College of Florida Collegiate School is 24.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does State College of Florida Collegiate School rank in FL?
State College of Florida Collegiate School ranks #355 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is State College of Florida Collegiate School's MySchoolScout rating?
State College of Florida Collegiate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 State College of Florida Collegiate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, State College of Florida Collegiate School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is State College of Florida Collegiate School a charter school?
Yes, State College of Florida Collegiate School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is State College of Florida Collegiate School a Title I school?
No, State College of Florida Collegiate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for State College of Florida Collegiate School?
45.6% of students at State College of Florida Collegiate School 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
- 485
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Manatee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.6%
- Phone
- (941) 752-5491
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 34207)
- 33,840
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 47.2
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 34207; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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