Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy

Q: Is Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy a good school?

Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy ranks 519 th of 2256 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy is a public charter school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, serving 747 students in grades K-12. This high-performing school stands out for its exceptional academic achievements, low chronic absenteeism, and diverse student population compared to nearby schools.

Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy significantly outperforms the Broward district and the state of Florida in various standardized test scores, including Algebra 1 EOC, Geometry EOC, Biology 1 EOC, and Civics EOC. The school's performance in English Language Arts and Math FAST assessments is also consistently higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, indicating a higher socioeconomic status of the student population compared to nearby schools like Seagull School, Pine Ridge Alternative Center, and Eagles Nest Charter Academy, which have significantly lower academic performance, higher chronic absenteeism rates, and more diverse racial compositions.

Despite having a higher student-teacher ratio of 18.2 compared to some nearby alternative schools, Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy is able to achieve its exceptional academic outcomes with relatively lower per-student spending of $10,791, suggesting efficient resource allocation and effective teaching practices. This school's ability to deliver strong academic results while maintaining a diverse student population and low chronic absenteeism rates makes it a standout choice for families in the Fort Lauderdale area.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

800 Corporate Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334

(941) 757-8766

District: Manatee

SchoolDigger Rank:
519^th of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,791

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 1,270

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.2%

Hispanic:

17.9%

Asian:

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy ranks better than 77% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.2. (See more...)

Compare Details Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy ranks better than 80.9% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.09. (See more...)

Compare Details Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy ranks better than 92.3% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.07. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.2%), Hispanic (17.9%), Asian (6.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy is 18.1, which is the 5^th best among 4 alternative schools in the Manatee School District. (See more...)

Compare Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy employs 70 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy is $10,791, which is the 4^th highest among 4 alternative schools in the Manatee School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy 228^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy 62^nd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

Manatee:

SchoolDigger ranks Manatee 34^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	75.20	519^th	2256	77.0%

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Rank History for Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	78.09	228^th	1196	80.9%

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Rank History for Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	81.07	62^nd	807	92.3%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	510	19	46	130	1	41	747
2024	853	36	84	227	2	68	1270

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	747	41.0	18.2	13.4
2024	1270	70.0	18.1	19.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	747	41.0	18.2	13.4
2024	1270	70.0	18.1	19.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2023	$00 (0.0%)	$10,791 (100.0%)	$10,791

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Schools Near Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2024)								FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	800 Corporate Drive	Fort Lauderdale	33334	Broward County	Manatee	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(941) 757-8766	1,270	70	18.1	19.4%	853 (67.2%)	36 (2.8%)	227 (17.9%)	84 (6.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (5.4%)								(n/a)	80.0	73.0	67.0	70.0	73.0		83.0	76.0	79.0	76.0	59.0	64.0	79.0		56.0		82.0	65.0	92.0		90.0	$10,791	$00	$10,791
Broward Children's Center North	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	25 SE 20th Ave	Pompano Beach	33060	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(954) 946-7503	20	0			4 (20.0%)	9 (45.0%)	5 (25.0%)	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)								(n/a)
Cross Creek School	Public, Alternative	K-12	1010 NW 31st Ave	Pompano Beach	33069	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 321-6450	94	18	5.2	70.2%	16 (17.0%)	64 (68.1%)	11 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	2 (2.1%)								(n/a)					0.0			0.0					9.0				0.0		8.0	17.0	18.0	$77,164	$25,013	$52,150
Cypress Run Alternative Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	2800 NW 30 Av	Pompano Beach	33069	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 321-6500	147	16	9.4	67.3%	13 (8.8%)	111 (75.5%)	20 (13.6%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)								(n/a)					21.0	8.0	4.0	4.0					28.0	15.0		0.0	18.0	15.0	13.0	22.0	17.0	$32,340	$5,551	$26,790
Hospital Homebound Services	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1701 NW 23rd Ave	Fort Lauderdale	33311	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 321-3453	16	0			6 (37.5%)	5 (31.3%)	4 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Bright Horizons	Public, Alternative	K-12	3901 NE 1st Ter	Pompano Beach	33064	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 321-6400	149	25	5.9	43.6%	32 (21.5%)	72 (48.3%)	37 (24.8%)	3 (2.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)								(n/a)																						$53,573	$4,910	$48,663
Eagles Nest Charter Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3698 NW 15th St	Lauderhill	33311	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 635-2308	321	0		99.1%	3 (0.9%)	293 (91.3%)	20 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)								(n/a)	48.0	30.0	38.0	49.0	45.0	30.0			52.0	8.0	15.0	39.0	41.0	39.0	15.0	21.0	80.0				52.0	$8,620	$1,020	$7,600
Wingate Oaks Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1211 NW 33rd Ter	Fort Lauderdale	33311	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 321-6850	120	17	7.0	74.2%	7 (5.8%)	101 (84.2%)	8 (6.7%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)								(n/a)
Broward Math And Science Schools	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	6101 NW 31st St	Margate	33063	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 969-8488	288	0		50.7%	29 (10.1%)	141 (49.0%)	102 (35.4%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (3.1%)								(n/a)	66.0	59.0	45.0	56.0	52.0	58.0			69.0	38.0	42.0	22.0	59.0	44.0	29.0	0.0	36.0		77.0		64.0	$9,909	$603	$9,306
Seagull School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	425 SW 28th St	Fort Lauderdale	33315	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 321-7300	147	14	10.5	57.8%	10 (6.8%)	100 (68.0%)	37 (25.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								9.0										0.0	13.0	21.0		$39,152	$2,130	$37,022

Frequently Asked Questions about Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy

How many students attend Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,270 students attended Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy.

Is Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy a good school?

Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy ranks 519^th of 2256 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy?

Students at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy are 67% White, 18% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What district is Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy in?

Manatee

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