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Teacher Credentials
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Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Classes taught by out-of-field teachers7%9%
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Teacher Experience
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Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Average years teaching1612
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Teacher Education Levels
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Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Teachers with advanced degrees53%34%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
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Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Students per teacher2415
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  Students
 
Student Ethnicity
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Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White64%46%
Black20%23%
Hispanic8%25%
Asian/Pacific Islander5%2%
Multiracial3%4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
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Source: 1FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
2FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program119%46%
Students with disabilities213%13%
Gifted students214%5%
English language learners20%5%
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Attendance and Completion
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Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Students absent more than 21 days15%15%
Stability rate95%92%
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,605$7,861
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional54%57%
Student and staff support16%11%
Administration8%10%
Other expenditures21%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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  Advanced Placement Exams

In 2006-2007 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • Art History
  • Art: Studio 2-D Design
  • Art: Studio 3-D Design
  • Art: Studio Drawing
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science A
  • Economics: Macro
  • Economics: Micro
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
  • Environmental Science
  • European History
  • French Language
  • French Literature
  • German Language
  • Government & Politics: U.S.
  • Music Theory
  • Physics B
  • Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
  • Physics C: Mechanics
  • Psychology
  • U.S. History
Source: The College Board®, 2006-2007

About the AP Exams
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  • In 2006-2007 the College Board® administered AP exams in 37 courses spanning 22 subject areas, including literature, art, science, math, history, language, music and psychology.
  • Many schools offer college-level classes to prepare students for the AP exams, but students can take exams without completing a specific course.
  • The exams listed on GreatSchools profiles represent schools with at least one student taking each exam.
  • Students who score well on AP exams can earn advanced standing or college credit from most U.S. colleges and universities.
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