REAL ACADEMY (REACHING EVERY ADOLESCENT LEARNER)

REAL ACADEMY (REACHING EVERY ADOLESCENT LEARNER) is a Title I public school that is part of the POLK school district, located in BARTOW, FL with about 305 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade 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 22 teachers, REAL ACADEMY (REACHING EVERY ADOLESCENT LEARNER) has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

REAL ACADEMY (REACHING EVERY ADOLESCENT LEARNER), located in Bartow, Florida, functions as an alternative education facility within the Polk County Public Schools district. The institution is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering specialized programming aimed at keeping at-risk or credit-deficient adolescents on a path toward graduation. By focusing on individualized instruction and smaller class settings, the school seeks to provide the necessary structure and academic intervention for students who have struggled to find success in a comprehensive high school environment.

The mission of Real Academy centers on fostering student growth through a holistic approach that balances academic recovery with social and emotional development. Because it operates under the umbrella of the Polk County school system, the academy aligns its curriculum with state standards while prioritizing flexible pacing and personalized support. The school's ultimate goal is to re-engage students who have become disconnected from their education, ensuring they acquire the skills, credits, and confidence required to earn their high school diplomas and transition successfully into post-secondary life or the workforce.

For more information, contact REAL ACADEMY (REACHING EVERY ADOLESCENT LEARNER) at (863) 534-0500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.