PLATO ACADEMY PALM HARBOR CHARTER SCHOOL
PLATO ACADEMY PALM HARBOR CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the PINELLAS school district, located in PALM HARBOR, FL with about 363 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 21 teachers, PLATO ACADEMY PALM HARBOR CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Plato Academy Palm Harbor is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in the Palm Harbor, Florida, area. As part of the broader Plato Academy network, the school is founded on the principles of classical education, emphasizing a rigorous academic curriculum that integrates the study of the Greek language and culture alongside core subjects like mathematics, science, and literacy. The school focuses on cultivating high academic standards while fostering character development and a lifelong love of learning within a supportive, community-oriented environment.
The school is known for its commitment to small class sizes and a personalized approach to education, which aims to help students reach their full intellectual potential. By blending traditional instructional methods with modern educational tools, Plato Academy seeks to provide a well-rounded foundation that prepares students for future academic success. In addition to its core curriculum, the school encourages parental involvement and community engagement, viewing the partnership between home and school as a vital component of the educational experience.
For more information, contact PLATO ACADEMY PALM HARBOR CHARTER SCHOOL at (727) 228-6850 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PALM HARBOR, FL 34683-6515
(727) 228-6850
http://www.platoacademy.net
PLATO ACADEMY PALM HARBOR CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in PALM HARBOR, FL with about 363 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
PINELLAS DISTRICT OFFICE - District:
- PINELLAS
- Total Students:
- 363
- Teachers:
- 21
- 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 targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 363 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PLATO ACADEMY PALM HARBOR CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.4%
- Asian
- 3.6%
- Black or African American
- 3.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
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.