JACKIE HARRIS PREPARATORY ACADEMY

www.jhpacademy.org

Charter School 203 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

203

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JACKIE HARRIS PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	21
Black	176
Two or More	4

Black
176 (86.7 %)
Hispanic
21 (10.3 %)
Two or More
4 (2.0 %)
White
2 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ESCAMBIA
Phone:	(850)432-2273
Website:	http://www.jhpacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	203
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	195
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 54

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 14

Grade 5 19

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JACKIE HARRIS PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	33
Grade 2	35
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	14
Grade 5	19

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JACKIE HARRIS PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	120	59.1%
Male	83	40.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)