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John Polk Alternative School

400 E Lake Mary Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
John Polk Alternative School serves 4 students in grades 6-12. 
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 4 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

John Polk Alternative School's student population of 4 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
4 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

The diversity score of John Polk Alternative School is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
37%
Black
50%
21%
White
25%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of John Polk Alternative School?
The graduation rate of John Polk Alternative School is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend John Polk Alternative School?
4 students attend John Polk Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of John Polk Alternative School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 25% of students are White.
What grades does John Polk Alternative School offer ?
John Polk Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Polk Alternative School part of?
John Polk Alternative School is part of Seminole School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 4 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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