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POLK PRE-COLLEGIATE ACADEMY

PublicRegularCharterGrades 9–10
LAKELAND, Florida · POLK
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students39
Student:Teacher13.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch31%
Title INo
POLK PRE-COLLEGIATE ACADEMY
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 517
39
Total Enrollment
State avg: 49%
31%-18.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
9–10
Grade Span

Overview

POLK PRE-COLLEGIATE ACADEMY is a public school serving grades 9–10 in LAKELAND, Florida. The school enrolls 39 students. It is part of the POLK district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Florida state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
Grade Span9–10
DistrictPOLK
County12105
CityLAKELAND
ZIP33801
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID120159007906

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment39
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino25.2%
Black / African American4.1%
Asian8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native59.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Two or More Races2.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
25.2%
Black
4.1%
Asian
8.2%
Two+
2.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %31%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)