FOCUS ACADEMY

304 DRUID HILLS RD
TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 33617

Charter School 123 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Focus Academy, located in Temple Terrace, Florida, is a specialized charter school dedicated to serving students with autism spectrum disorder and other related learning differences. The school is built on a philosophy of individualized instruction, aiming to provide a supportive and structured environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing research-based teaching strategies, the academy focuses on meeting the unique developmental needs of each student rather than employing a one-size-fits-all approach.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Focus Academy places a strong emphasis on life skills and functional independence to prepare its students for the transition to adulthood. The school fosters a close-knit community that encourages parent involvement and collaboration between educators and families. By integrating therapeutic approaches with traditional education, the academy strives to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application, empowering students to build confidence and reach their full potential in a safe, inclusive setting.

123

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FOCUS ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	42
Black	26
Asian	5
Two or More	7

White
43 (35.0 %)
Hispanic
42 (34.1 %)
Black
26 (21.1 %)
Two or More
7 (5.7 %)
Asian
5 (4.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)443-5558
Website:	http://focusacademytampa.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	123
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	36
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 7

Grade 7 5

Grade 8 3

Grade 9 14

Grade 10 15

Grade 11 9

Grade 12 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FOCUS ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	7
Grade 7	5
Grade 8	3
Grade 9	14
Grade 10	15
Grade 11	9
Grade 12	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FOCUS ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	35	28.5%
Male	88	71.5%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)