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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·OKEECHOBEE·NCES 120141003624

OKEECHOBEE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY

1000 NW 34TH ST, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972 · (863) 462-5125 · Okeechobee County
GRADES PK–12COMBINED32-TOWNTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL266 STUDENTS
Enrollment
266
Combined
DISTRICT 163 · STATE 353
Student : Teacher
24.2:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 159.6:1 · STATE 17.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
82%
218 students
DISTRICT 80% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
108
Grade 2
1
Grade 3
2
Grade 4
1
Grade 5
1
Grade 6
3
Grade 7
16
Grade 8
45
Grade 9
53
Grade 10
14
Grade 11
14
Grade 12
8
Student demographics
White
11744%
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
11543%
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 38%
Black
176%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 21%
Two+
166%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 4%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
15759%
Female
10941%

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Test scores

FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or Above
English Language Arts
7.1%
own-school result
Math
4.3%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
266
+108 (+68%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
24.2:1
was 14.4:1
% White
44%
was 37%
% Hispanic
43%
was 51%
% Black
6%
was 8%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About OKEECHOBEE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY

Set in OKEECHOBEE, Florida, OKEECHOBEE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY is a compact multi-level school, overseen by OKEECHOBEE. It instructs 266 students across grades pre-K through 12. Compared to the state average of about 353 students per school, that is 25% smaller than typical.

OKEECHOBEE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY is one of 12 schools operated by OKEECHOBEE, a district that serves 6,206 students overall.

In terms of who attends, OKEECHOBEE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY logs that 44% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups; the rest breaks down as 43% Hispanic, 6% Black, 6% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 69% White, putting the school's mix visibly less White than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, OKEECHOBEE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY has 11 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 24.2:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.7:1, putting OKEECHOBEE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY higher than the state norm the norm. An estimated 82% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the broader community, community-level numbers for Okeechobee County indicate median household earnings sit near $57,984, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 14%. Across Okeechobee County's 13 public schools (combined enrollment of about 6,206 students), OKEECHOBEE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: OKEECHOBEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a town-center area.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at OKEECHOBEE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY has rose 68%, going from 158 students in 2018 to 266 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 51% to 43% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 14.4:1 in 2018 to 24.2:1 today.

On allk12, the feed for OKEECHOBEE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY typically covers open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Okeechobee County at a glance

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Population
40,816
Census ACS
Median income
$57,984
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
6,206 students

Quick facts

School name
OKEECHOBEE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY
District
OKEECHOBEE
Address
1000 NW 34TH ST, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972
Phone
(863) 462-5125
County
Okeechobee County
Level
Combined
Grade range
PK–12
Total enrollment
266
Teachers (FTE)
11
Student–teacher ratio
24.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
218 (82%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
120141003624
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About OKEECHOBEE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY
How large is OKEECHOBEE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY?
OKEECHOBEE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY enrolls approximately 266 students in grades PK-12.
What age range does OKEECHOBEE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY serve?
OKEECHOBEE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY serves students from grade PK through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at OKEECHOBEE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY?
The student-to-teacher ratio at OKEECHOBEE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY is approximately 24.2:1 (11 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at OKEECHOBEE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY?
At OKEECHOBEE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY, the student body is approximately 44% White, 43% Hispanic, 6% Black, 6% Two or more.
Is OKEECHOBEE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY public or private?
OKEECHOBEE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY is a public K-12 school, overseen by OKEECHOBEE.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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