Suwannee Opportunity School serves 66 students in grades 1-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Suwannee Opportunity School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Suwannee Opportunity School's student population of 66 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
66 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Suwannee Opportunity School is 0.65, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Hispanic
12%
38%
Black
21%
21%
White
53%
34%
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Suwannee Opportunity School?
The graduation rate of Suwannee Opportunity School is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Suwannee Opportunity School?
66 students attend Suwannee Opportunity School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Suwannee Opportunity School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Suwannee Opportunity School?
Suwannee Opportunity School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Suwannee Opportunity School offer ?
Suwannee Opportunity School offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Suwannee Opportunity School part of?
Suwannee Opportunity School is part of Suwannee School District.
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