At a glance
Reported students
97
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida high enrollment
24th percentile
Compared with 888 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
625
Gause Academy of Leadership: 97 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
5.7:1 reported; state peer median 21.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 144
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.6:1
What the reported data says about Gause Academy of Leadership
Gause Academy of Leadership is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Bartow. It is one of 160 current school records connected to Polk. NCES reports 97 students for 2024–25.
Among 888 high schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 743.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 24th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5.7:1, below the Florida median of 21.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (37.1%) and Black (32%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Gause Academy of Leadership
- 1How do the reported 5.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 17 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.1%
- Hispanic27.8%
- Black32%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Polk
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ridge Technical Academy
High · Grades 06–12
103 reported students
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center
High · Grades 06–12
87 reported students
Don E Woods Opportunity Center
High · Grades 06–12
82 reported students
Pace Center for Girls
High · Grades 06–12
59 reported students
Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center
High · Grades 05–12
58 reported students
Transition School
High · Grades 12–12
50 reported students
Public schools near Gause Academy of Leadership
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartow Senior High School High · Polk | 09–12 | 2,276 | 1.4 mi |
| Transition School High · Polk | 12–12 | 50 | 2.3 mi |
| Polk County Sheriff's Central Center High · Polk | 07–12 | 45 | 2.6 mi |
| Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center High · Polk | 05–12 | 58 | 2.6 mi |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High High · Polk | 09–12 | 2,469 | 5.5 mi |
| Mulberry Senior High School High · Polk | 09–12 | 1,451 | 6.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gause Academy of Leadership
What grades does Gause Academy of Leadership serve?
Gause Academy of Leadership reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Polk.
How many students attend Gause Academy of Leadership?
Gause Academy of Leadership reported 97 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 24th percentile among 888 Florida high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 144 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gause Academy of Leadership?
The calculated ratio is 5.7:1, based on 97 students and 17 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 21.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Gause Academy of Leadership a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gause Academy of Leadership is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Polk attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Gause Academy of Leadership students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Gause Academy of Leadership in?
Gause Academy of Leadership is part of Polk, based in Bartow, FL, which operates 160 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gause Academy of Leadership?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bartow Senior High School (1.4 mi), Transition School (2.3 mi), Polk County Sheriff's Central Center (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.