KAREN M. SIEGEL ACADEMY

KAREN M. SIEGEL ACADEMY is a Title I public school that is part of the POLK school district, located in LAKE ALFRED, FL with about 147 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. 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 17 teachers, KAREN M. SIEGEL ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

KAREN M. SIEGEL ACADEMY, located in Lake Alfred, Florida, is a specialized educational facility within the Polk County Public Schools district. The academy is uniquely designed to serve students with complex educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. By providing a highly structured and supportive environment, the school aims to help students who have struggled in traditional classroom settings gain the skills necessary to succeed academically and develop improved self-regulation.

The school’s curriculum and approach are centered on individualized attention, often utilizing small class sizes and a multidisciplinary team of educators, counselors, and support staff. Their programming focuses on a combination of core academic instruction and therapeutic interventions, with the ultimate goal of transitioning students back to their home schools whenever possible. By fostering a nurturing atmosphere, KAREN M. SIEGEL ACADEMY prioritizes the holistic development of its students, ensuring that both their personal growth and educational progress are addressed simultaneously.

For more information, contact KAREN M. SIEGEL ACADEMY at (863) 965-5566 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.