MASON CLASSICAL ACADEMY

MASON CLASSICAL ACADEMY is a Title I public charter school that is part of the COLLIER school district, located in NAPLES, FL with about 853 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 55 teachers, MASON CLASSICAL ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MASON CLASSICAL ACADEMY, located in Naples, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school that provides a rigorous, content-rich education rooted in the classical tradition. Serving students from kindergarten through high school, the academy emphasizes the development of the whole person, focusing on academic excellence, the cultivation of civic virtue, and the pursuit of wisdom. By utilizing a curriculum modeled on the "classical liberal arts" tradition, the school aims to prepare students to be not only knowledgeable scholars but also responsible, thoughtful citizens capable of contributing meaningfully to society.

The school’s pedagogical approach is characterized by a traditional focus on core subjects, including history, literature, mathematics, and science, often taught through primary sources and a systematic progression of learning. In addition to core academics, MASON CLASSICAL ACADEMY places a strong emphasis on character education, teaching students the importance of integrity, perseverance, and discipline. The school environment is designed to be highly structured and academic, fostering a community that values intellectual curiosity and the preservation of Western heritage, all while adhering to its mission of providing a high-quality, choice-based education within the public school system.

For more information, contact MASON CLASSICAL ACADEMY at (239) 227-2838 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.