NEWPOINT PINELLAS ACADEMY
NEWPOINT PINELLAS ACADEMY is a public charter middle school that is part of the PINELLAS school district, located in CLEARWATER, FL offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade.
NEWPOINT PINELLAS ACADEMY was a tuition-free public charter school located in Clearwater, Florida, serving students in middle school grades (typically 6th through 8th). As part of the broader Newpoint Education Partners network, the school aimed to provide a personalized learning environment that emphasized academic rigor, character development, and college readiness. The curriculum was designed to be project-based and student-centered, often utilizing a blended learning approach that integrated technology into daily instruction to cater to individual student needs and foster a more engaging classroom experience.
However, it is important to note that NEWPOINT PINELLAS ACADEMY is no longer in operation. The school faced significant controversy during its tenure, including investigations into the management practices of the Newpoint Education Partners network and concerns regarding financial and operational oversight. These issues eventually led to the termination of the school's charter by the Pinellas County School Board, resulting in its permanent closure. Today, the location on Highway 19 serves as a historical reference point for the complexities and challenges sometimes associated with charter school oversight and management in Florida.
For more information, contact NEWPOINT PINELLAS ACADEMY at (727) 475-1256 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CLEARWATER, FL 33765-2837
(727) 475-1256
http://www.newpointpinellas.org
NEWPOINT PINELLAS ACADEMY is a public Charter school in CLEARWATER, FL. See other public middle schools in Florida
School Details
- School status:
- Closed
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
PINELLAS DISTRICT OFFICE - District:
- PINELLAS
- Total Students:
- Not Reported
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Virtual:
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.