The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy
School Overview
The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy is a public Charter school located in Hollywood, Florida. It is a school in Broward County School District district.
According to the Florida state assessment result, 58% of students are proficient in Math learning and 61% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 260 students through grade 6 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 29 to 1 where a total of 9 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 260 students are attending The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy. By gender, there are 141 and 119 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy offers the gifted and talented program. Total 2 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 9 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy and the students to teacher ratio is 29 to 1. All teachers are certified. 66.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 9 | Students per teacher: 29 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 9 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 22.2% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 11.1% |
| School counselors | - | - |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 690,050 Households |
| Population | 1,908,906 |
| Male | 938,043 |
| Female | 988,162 |
| Child Population | 583,707 |
| Total Housing Units | 823,499 Units |
| Average House Value | $265,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,392 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.10% |
| Average Household Income | $59,547 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 85.84% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy offers 3 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 34 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 83 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 3 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 34 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 8 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 11 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 20 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 83 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
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