SUNLAKE ACADEMY OF MATH AND SCIENCES

Charter School 880 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences (SAMS) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Lutz, Florida, serving students in grades K-8. The school distinguishes itself through a rigorous academic curriculum that places a heavy emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). By integrating hands-on learning experiences with a structured core curriculum, the academy aims to foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a lifelong passion for inquiry in its student body.

Beyond its academic focus, Sunlake Academy is committed to cultivating a supportive and values-driven school culture. The administration and faculty prioritize a balanced educational environment that encourages student engagement through various extracurricular activities and character development programs. As a public charter institution, it operates under the broader framework of the Hillsborough County Public Schools system, offering families a specialized educational alternative that prepares students for success in high-level secondary programs and future professional pathways.

880

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUNLAKE ACADEMY OF MATH AND SCIENCES
Demographic	Student Count
White	389
Hispanic	303
Black	55
Asian	89
Two or More	37
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
389 (44.2 %)
Hispanic
303 (34.4 %)
Asian
89 (10.1 %)
Black
55 (6.2 %)
Two or More
37 (4.2 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)619-5099
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	880
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 119

Grade 7 98

Grade 8 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SUNLAKE ACADEMY OF MATH AND SCIENCES
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	101
Grade 1	108
Grade 2	111
Grade 3	108
Grade 4	86
Grade 5	85
Grade 6	119
Grade 7	98
Grade 8	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SUNLAKE ACADEMY OF MATH AND SCIENCES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	442	50.2%
Male	438	49.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)