POLK PRE-COLLEGIATE ACADEMY

POLK PRE-COLLEGIATE ACADEMY is a Title I public charter secondary school that is part of the POLK school district, located in AUBURNDALE, FL with about 122 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 10th 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.

POLK PRE-COLLEGIATE ACADEMY (PPCA) is a public charter school located in Auburndale, Florida, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As a tuition-free institution, the academy focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment designed to prepare middle school students for the challenges of high school and beyond. The curriculum is centered on a strong foundation of core subjects, with an emphasis on developing critical thinking, discipline, and scholarly habits that align with a "pre-collegiate" philosophy.

Beyond its academic focus, the school promotes a structured learning environment that encourages active student participation and parental involvement. By maintaining a smaller school setting, the academy aims to foster a supportive community where students receive more personalized attention. As part of the Polk County school system, PPCA operates under a charter agreement that emphasizes accountability and high standards, aiming to bridge the gap between middle school education and future collegiate success.

For more information, contact POLK PRE-COLLEGIATE ACADEMY at (863) 984-2443 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5316 BERKLEY RD
AUBURNDALE, FL 33823-8493
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POLK PRE-COLLEGIATE ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in AUBURNDALE, FL with about 122 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
POLK DISTRICT OFFICE
District:
POLK
Total Students:
122
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 122 students

White
62.3%
Hispanic/Latino
22.1%
Two or more races
5.7%
Black or African American
5.7%
Asian
3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%

Female
59.8%
Male
40.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.