LES PETERS ACADEMY

3930 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33614

21 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Les Peters Academy, located on West Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in Tampa, operates as a specialized educational facility within the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. It is designed to serve students who require an alternative learning environment, focusing on credit recovery, behavioral support, and academic intervention. The school aims to provide a structured setting that helps students overcome obstacles, stay on track for graduation, and develop the necessary skills for post-secondary success.

As part of the broader Hillsborough County school system, Les Peters Academy emphasizes personalized attention and a supportive atmosphere tailored to the unique needs of its student body. By utilizing specialized curricula and targeted instructional strategies, the school works to foster a sense of accountability and academic achievement. Its mission centers on re-engaging students in their education, ensuring that those who may have struggled in traditional settings are given the resources and guidance required to earn their diplomas and prepare for their future careers.

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LES PETERS ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Black	8
Two or More	4

White
9 (42.9 %)
Black
8 (38.1 %)
Two or More
4 (19.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)871-7655
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	21
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 7 2

Grade 8 2

Grade 9 1

Grade 10 6

Grade 11 4

Grade 12 6

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LES PETERS ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	2
Grade 8	2
Grade 9	1
Grade 10	6
Grade 11	4
Grade 12	6

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LES PETERS ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	20	95.2%
Male	1	4.8%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)