LAKE ALFRED POLYTECH ACADEMY

925 BUENA VISTA DR N
LAKE ALFRED, FL 33850

645 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lake Alfred Polytech Academy (LAPA) is a specialized middle school located in Lake Alfred, Florida, operating under the Polk County Public Schools district. It is designed to offer a unique educational experience with a strong emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The school is structured as a magnet program, attracting students who are interested in rigorous academics and hands-on learning opportunities that bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world technological applications.

The academy is well-regarded for its project-based learning environment, which encourages students to develop critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. By integrating technology into the daily curriculum, the school prepares its students for future success in high-demand career fields and advanced high school programs. With its mission focused on innovation and academic excellence, Lake Alfred Polytech Academy serves as a vital resource for families in the region seeking a technology-forward education for their middle school-aged children.

645

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAKE ALFRED POLYTECH ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	286
Black	112
Asian	3
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

Hispanic
286 (44.3 %)
White
223 (34.6 %)
Black
112 (17.4 %)
Two or More
20 (3.1 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
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)295-5988
Website:	http://lapolytech.polk-fl.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	645
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	534
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 6 213

Grade 7 211

Grade 8 221