Ruben's Five Star Academy
Ruben's Five Star Academy is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Lake Wales, FL. It offers 3 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Ruben's Five Star Academy is Barbering/Barber and the 2025 tuition and fees is $15,300. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Barbering/Barber programs ($14,546). The length of the program is 900 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 8 months.
The following table shows the 4 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Ruben's Five Star Academy.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barbering/Barber | $15,300 | $2,275 | 900 Hours | 8 Months | $14,546 |
| 2 | $10,450 | $1,800 | 900 Hours | 8 Months | - | |
| 3 | Barbering/Barber | $10,545 | $1,700 | 600 Hours | 5 Months | $14,546 |
| 4 | Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | $2,980 | $775 | 240 Hours | 2 Months | $5,356 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 22 students attended Ruben's Five Star Academy in the academic year 2024-2025. The students to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 4 (full-time).
The graduation rate of Ruben's Five Star Academy is 59% and the retention rate is 88% at the school.
| Student Population | 22 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 59% |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Ruben's Five Star Academy is $15,300
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
70% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,290 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $15,300 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $2,275 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $13,500 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $9,000 |
| Average Financial Amount | $4,290 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Ruben's Five Star Academy offers 3 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 27 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 1 | 0 | 19 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 27 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Ruben's Five Star Academy are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 27 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 4 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 19 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 4 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 4 completers |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | ✕ | 4 |
| Total | 4 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 19 completers |
| Barbering/Barber | ✕ | 19 |
| Total | 19 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 4 completers |
| Barbering/Barber | ✕ | 4 |
| Total | 4 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 22 students have enrolled into Ruben's Five Star Academy. By gender, 17 male and 5 female students are attending the school.
There are 2 White (9.09%), 19 Hispanic (86.36%), and 20 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 22 | 17 | 5 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 15 | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Two More | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 104 State Road 60 West, Lake Wales, FL
- 863-241-0287
- School Website
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