CARTER PARRAMORE ACADEMY
CARTER PARRAMORE ACADEMY is a Title I public school that is part of the GADSDEN school district, located in QUINCY, FL with about 188 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, CARTER PARRAMORE ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
CARTER PARRAMORE ACADEMY, located in Quincy, Florida, operates as an alternative school within the Gadsden County Public School District. Designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, the academy focuses on providing academic interventions and behavioral support to help students stay on track toward graduation. By offering a smaller, more personalized setting, the school aims to address the unique needs of its student population, fostering an atmosphere where individuals can recover credits and improve their academic standing.
The institution reflects the broader mission of the Gadsden County Public School system, which emphasizes equity, student achievement, and community engagement. Through its curriculum and support services, CARTER PARRAMORE ACADEMY strives to equip its students with the skills necessary for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning back to a traditional high school setting or preparing for vocational and career opportunities. As an integral part of the local educational landscape, the academy remains dedicated to removing barriers to learning and ensuring that all students have access to the resources required to complete their high school education.
For more information, contact CARTER PARRAMORE ACADEMY at (850) 627-6030 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
QUINCY, FL 32351-3843
(850) 627-6030
http://www.gcps.k12.fl.us/
CARTER PARRAMORE ACADEMY is a public Title I school in QUINCY, FL with about 188 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- GADSDEN
- Total Students:
- 188
- Teachers:
- 15
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 188 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CARTER PARRAMORE ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 92.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.9%
- White
- 0.5%
- Female
- 36.7%
- Male
- 63.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.