PIONEER CAREER ACADEMY

www.hardee.k12.fl.us/Pioneer_Career

27 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Pioneer Career Academy, located in Zolfo Springs, is a specialized educational institution operating under the Hardee County School District. The school is primarily focused on providing an alternative and career-oriented learning environment. It is designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional setting, offering a blend of academic instruction and vocational training to help them stay on track for graduation while preparing for the workforce.

The academy emphasizes a personalized approach to education, aiming to improve student engagement, attendance, and credit recovery. By integrating career-focused curriculum with core academic subjects, Pioneer Career Academy seeks to equip its students with the practical skills and certifications necessary to transition successfully into post-secondary education or direct employment, ultimately fostering a sense of purpose and direction for students within the Hardee County community.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PIONEER CAREER ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	19
Black	2
Two or More	1

Hispanic
19 (70.4%)
White
5 (18.5%)
Black
2 (7.4%)
Two or More
1 (3.7%)

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:	HARDEE
Phone:	(863)735-2300
Website:	http://www.hardee.k12.fl.us/Pioneer_Career
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	27
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	21
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 8 8

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 3

Grade 11 7

Grade 12 4