ACADEMY FOR POSITIVE LEARNING

ACADEMY FOR POSITIVE LEARNING is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the PALM BEACH school district, located in LAKE WORTH, FL with about 131 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 9 teachers, ACADEMY FOR POSITIVE LEARNING has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

The ACADEMY FOR POSITIVE LEARNING (A4PL), located in Lake Worth, Florida, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. The institution is defined by its commitment to an individualized, student-centered approach to education, aiming to cultivate a supportive environment that addresses the unique academic and social-emotional needs of each child. By emphasizing small class sizes and a personalized curriculum, the school strives to foster an atmosphere where students feel empowered, encouraged, and motivated to achieve their full potential.

Central to the academy’s mission is the integration of traditional academics with character development and a focus on building self-esteem. The school promotes a "positive learning" philosophy, which prioritizes a collaborative partnership between parents, teachers, and students to create a holistic educational experience. Through this model, A4PL seeks to move beyond standard instruction by equipping students with the critical thinking skills, resilience, and positive attitudes necessary to succeed both inside the classroom and in their future endeavors.

For more information, contact ACADEMY FOR POSITIVE LEARNING at (561) 585-6104 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1200 N DIXIE HWY
LAKE WORTH, FL 33460-2123
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ACADEMY FOR POSITIVE LEARNING is a public Title I Charter school in LAKE WORTH, FL with about 131 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
PALM BEACH DISTRICT OFFICE
District:
PALM BEACH
Total Students:
131
Teachers:
9
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 131 students

Hispanic/Latino
54.2%
White
22.1%
Black or African American
13.0%
Asian
5.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.1%
Two or more races
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%

Female
56.5%
Male
43.5%

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.