LES PETERS ACADEMY

HILLSBOROUGH
3930 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33614
21 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Les Peters Academy, located on West Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in Tampa, operates as a specialized educational facility within the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. It is designed to serve students who require an alternative learning environment, focusing on credit recovery, behavioral support, and academic intervention. The school aims to provide a structured setting that helps students overcome obstacles, stay on track for graduation, and develop the necessary skills for post-secondary success.

As part of the broader Hillsborough County school system, Les Peters Academy emphasizes personalized attention and a supportive atmosphere tailored to the unique needs of its student body. By utilizing specialized curricula and targeted instructional strategies, the school works to foster a sense of accountability and academic achievement. Its mission centers on re-engaging students in their education, ensuring that those who may have struggled in traditional settings are given the resources and guidance required to earn their diplomas and prepare for their future careers.
21
Total Students
3.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    9 (42.9%)
  • Black
    8 (38.1%)
  • Two or More
    4 (19.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: HILLSBOROUGH
Phone: (813)871-7655
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 21
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.0
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 7 2
Grade 8 2
Grade 9 1
Grade 10 6
Grade 11 4
Grade 12 6
Gender Ratio