JACKIE HARRIS PREPARATORY ACADEMY

JACKIE HARRIS PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the ESCAMBIA school district, located in PENSACOLA, FL with about 244 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 16 teachers, JACKIE HARRIS PREPARATORY ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

JACKIE HARRIS PREPARATORY ACADEMY, located in Pensacola, Florida, is a private educational institution dedicated to providing a structured and nurturing environment for students. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, focusing on academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, the academy aims to prepare its students not only for future academic pursuits but also for success as responsible, well-rounded members of their community.

The curriculum at JACKIE HARRIS PREPARATORY ACADEMY is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often integrating rigorous core academics with enrichment opportunities. The school places a high value on individualized instruction, allowing educators to address the unique strengths and challenges of each student. Through a combination of traditional teaching methods and a focus on student engagement, the academy strives to foster a lifelong love of learning while upholding strong values and institutional standards.

For more information, contact JACKIE HARRIS PREPARATORY ACADEMY at (850) 432-2273 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8190 PENSACOLA BLVD
PENSACOLA, FL 32534-4354
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JACKIE HARRIS PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in PENSACOLA, FL with about 244 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
Yes
ESCAMBIA DISTRICT OFFICE
District:
ESCAMBIA
Total Students:
244
Teachers:
16
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 244 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JACKIE HARRIS PREPARATORY ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.

Black or African American
95.9%
White
1.6%
Hispanic/Latino
1.6%
Two or more races
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%

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.