PARAGON ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY

Charter School 135 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Paragon Academy of Technology, located in Hollywood, Florida, is a private educational institution that emphasizes a specialized approach to learning. The school is known for integrating academic rigor with technical and career-focused skill development. By utilizing a curriculum designed to meet the demands of a modern workforce, the academy aims to bridge the gap between traditional classroom instruction and practical, real-world application, ensuring that students are prepared for both higher education and professional environments.

Beyond its technical focus, Paragon Academy fosters a supportive and individualized learning atmosphere. The institution typically caters to students seeking a more personalized educational experience, offering smaller class sizes that allow for greater faculty-to-student engagement. By combining technology-driven coursework with a commitment to personal growth and academic discipline, the school strives to empower its students to become innovative thinkers and well-rounded contributors to their community.

135

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PARAGON ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	72
Black	51
Two or More	1

Hispanic
72 (53.3 %)
Black
51 (37.8 %)
White
11 (8.1 %)
Two or More
1 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BROWARD
Phone:	(954)925-0155
Website:	http://sunpatcharter.com
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	135
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 6 46

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 45