Serving 311 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Rising Leaders Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rising Leaders Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Rising Leaders Academy's student population of 311 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
311 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
2012
School Calendar
School Motto
Students will achieve academic excellence through a developmentally rigorous, innovative, challenging curriculum in a warm, nurturing environment.
School Rankings
Rising Leaders Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rising Leaders Academy is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#488 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
16%
38%
Black
16%
21%
White
52%
34%
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.7%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rising Leaders Academy's ranking?
Rising Leaders Academy is ranked #488 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Rising Leaders Academy often compared to?
Rising Leaders Academyis often viewed alongside schools like University Academy Sabl Inc by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Rising Leaders Academy?
311 students attend Rising Leaders Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Rising Leaders Academy students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rising Leaders Academy?
Rising Leaders Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rising Leaders Academy offer ?
Rising Leaders Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rising Leaders Academy part of?
Rising Leaders Academy is part of Bay School District.
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