Achievement Academy

Achievement Academy serves 157 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school / Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 157 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Achievement Academy's student population of 157 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
157 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Achievement Academy is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (FL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
40%
37%
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Black
22%
21%
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White
34%
35%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Achievement Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Achievement Academy and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Achievement Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Achievement Academy often compared to?
Achievement Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mckeel Academy Central by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Achievement Academy?
157 students attend Achievement Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Achievement Academy students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Achievement Academy?
Achievement Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Achievement Academy offer ?
Achievement Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Achievement Academy part of?
Achievement Academy is part of Polk School District.
In what neighborhood is Achievement Academy located?
Achievement Academy is located in the Tigertown neighborhood of Lakeland, FL.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school / Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 157 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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