BOK ACADEMY

www.bokacademy.org

Charter School 611 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bok Academy, located in Lake Wales, Florida, is a public charter school that serves students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Lake Wales Charter Schools system, the academy is recognized for its rigorous academic environment and its commitment to fostering a well-rounded educational experience. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing middle school students for success in high school and beyond by blending core curriculum requirements with a variety of elective opportunities, including the arts, technology, and athletics.

Beyond its academic focus, Bok Academy is well-regarded for its vibrant school culture and emphasis on character development. The institution prides itself on creating a supportive community that encourages student engagement and leadership. By utilizing a "middle school model" that addresses the specific developmental needs of early adolescents, the academy strives to bridge the gap between primary education and the more demanding expectations of secondary schooling, all while maintaining a close partnership with the local Lake Wales community.

611

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BOK ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	266
Hispanic	197
Black	122
Asian	7
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	3

White
266 (43.5 %)
Hispanic
197 (32.2 %)
Black
122 (20.0 %)
Two or More
16 (2.6 %)
Asian
7 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	POLK
Phone:	(863)638-1010
Website:	http://www.bokacademy.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	611
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	371
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 6 214

Grade 7 205

Grade 8 192