CATAPULT ACADEMY

CATAPULT ACADEMY is a public high school that is part of the CLAY school district, located in ORANGE PARK, FL with about 72 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 20 teachers, CATAPULT ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 3:1. 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.

CATAPULT ACADEMY, located on Blanding Boulevard in Orange Park, Florida, operates as a specialized alternative education program within the Clay County District Schools system. Designed primarily for students who have fallen behind in traditional high school settings or who require a more flexible, personalized environment to complete their graduation requirements, the academy focuses on credit recovery and individualized instruction. By providing a smaller, supportive setting, the program aims to re-engage students who are at risk of dropping out, offering them a clear, accelerated pathway to earn their high school diploma.

The academy utilizes a blended learning model that combines self-paced digital curriculum with the guidance of certified teachers and mentors. This structure allows students to work at their own speed to master required competencies while receiving the targeted support necessary to address academic gaps. Because it is part of the "One Clay" district network, CATAPULT ACADEMY emphasizes a commitment to student success by removing traditional barriers to learning, ultimately preparing students for post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce in a non-traditional, student-centered classroom environment.

For more information, contact CATAPULT ACADEMY at (231) 232-2222 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

311 BLANDING BLVD
ORANGE PARK, FL 32073-4367
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CATAPULT ACADEMY is a public school in ORANGE PARK, FL with about 72 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
School status:
New
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
District:
CLAY
Total Students:
72
Teachers:
20
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th 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 72 students

White
62.5%
Black or African American
22.2%
Hispanic/Latino
12.5%
Two or more races
1.4%
Asian
1.4%

Female
41.7%
Male
58.3%

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.