D−
Gause Academy of Leadership
PublicHighGrades 6–12Alternative Education School
1395 Polk St W, Bartow, FL 33830 · (863) 534-7425 · Part of Polk County School District
Students
97
Students per teacher
6:1
Free or reduced lunch
91%
Setting
Town
Grades
6–12
What stands out about Gause Academy of Leadership
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 46 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 40 pts below the state
- Small classes: 6:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 21.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 48%
Reading / language arts12%
State average 52.1%
Location
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1395 Polk St W, Bartow
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 64
Grade 75
Grade 831
Grade 916
Grade 1026
Grade 1110
Grade 125
Enrollment over time
124’20
144’21
96’22
82’23
97’24
Down 21.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 37%Black 32%Hispanic 28%Two or more races 3%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.