DANIEL JENKINS ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY MIDDLE SCHOOL

516 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School, located in Haines City, Florida, is a specialized educational institution within the Polk County Public Schools district. The school is distinct for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes technology integration, preparing students for the demands of a digital-centric world. By focusing on both core curriculum and technical literacy, the academy aims to bridge the gap between traditional middle school education and future career readiness in STEM-related fields.

The school serves a diverse student body and is dedicated to fostering a supportive, structured culture that promotes both personal growth and academic excellence. Beyond its technical curriculum, the academy emphasizes character development and holistic student success, ensuring that learners are not only proficient in technology but also equipped with the social and critical thinking skills necessary for high school and beyond. Through its focused programs and faculty-led initiatives, Daniel Jenkins Academy strives to be a hub of innovation for the Haines City community.

516

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DANIEL JENKINS ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	281
Black	159
Asian	9
Two or More	10
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
281 (54.5 %)
Black
159 (30.8 %)
White
54 (10.5 %)
Two or More
10 (1.9 %)
Asian
9 (1.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	POLK
Phone:	(863)421-3267
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/dja
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	367
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 179

Grade 7 169

Grade 8 168