PATHWAYS ACADEMY

1301 NW LABONTE LN
LAKE CITY, FL 32055

pwa.columbiak12.com/

94 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Pathways Academy, located in Lake City, Florida, is an alternative educational institution operating under the Columbia County School District. The school is specifically designed to provide a supportive and structured environment for students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting. By offering smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, the academy focuses on helping students overcome academic and behavioral challenges, ensuring they remain on the path toward earning their high school diplomas.

The curriculum at Pathways Academy emphasizes credit recovery, remedial support, and character development, aiming to re-engage students in the learning process. The school’s mission is centered on fostering a positive school culture where students can develop the academic skills and personal responsibility necessary for success after graduation. Through its dedicated faculty and targeted resources, the academy serves as a vital bridge for students seeking a flexible and focused approach to completing their secondary education.

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PATHWAYS ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	5
Black	35
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
45 (47.9%)
Black
35 (37.2%)
Two or More
8 (8.5%)
Hispanic
5 (5.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	COLUMBIA
Phone:	(386)755-8296
Website:	http://pwa.columbiak12.com/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	94
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
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

Grade 6 9

Grade 7 17

Grade 8 24

Grade 9 14

Grade 10 17

Grade 11 13