OKEECHOBEE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY
266 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Okeechobee Achievement Academy, located in Okeechobee, Florida, functions as an alternative educational setting designed to serve students who require a more specialized or structured environment than a traditional comprehensive high school. The academy focuses on helping students overcome behavioral, academic, or social challenges through targeted interventions and personalized support. By maintaining a smaller school environment, the institution aims to provide closer faculty-to-student engagement, allowing educators to address individual learning needs and foster a more supportive culture for those at risk of falling behind.
The academy’s mission is centered on student recovery, credit accrual, and the development of the essential life skills necessary for graduation and post-secondary success. Through its structured programming, Okeechobee Achievement Academy provides an opportunity for students to get back on track toward earning their diplomas in a setting that emphasizes accountability and personal growth. By prioritizing individualized instruction and a disciplined academic climate, the school serves as a vital resource within the district for ensuring that all students, regardless of their past challenges, have a pathway toward academic achievement and career readiness.
The academy’s mission is centered on student recovery, credit accrual, and the development of the essential life skills necessary for graduation and post-secondary success. Through its structured programming, Okeechobee Achievement Academy provides an opportunity for students to get back on track toward earning their diplomas in a setting that emphasizes accountability and personal growth. By prioritizing individualized instruction and a disciplined academic climate, the school serves as a vital resource within the district for ensuring that all students, regardless of their past challenges, have a pathway toward academic achievement and career readiness.
266
Total Students
11.0
Full-Time Teachers
24.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 117 |
| Hispanic | 115 |
| Black | 17 |
| Two or More | 16 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White117 (44.0%)
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Hispanic115 (43.2%)
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Black17 (6.4%)
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Two or More16 (6.0%)
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American Indian1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Alternative School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | OKEECHOBEE |
| Phone: | (863)462-5125 |
| Website: | http://www.okeeschools.org/o/oaa |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 266 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 11.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 24.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 205 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 13 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
108
Grade 2
1
Grade 3
2
Grade 4
1
Grade 5
1
Grade 6
3
Grade 7
16
Grade 8
45
Grade 9
53
Grade 10
14
Grade 11
14
Grade 12
8
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 108 |
| Grade 2 | 1 |
| Grade 3 | 2 |
| Grade 4 | 1 |
| Grade 5 | 1 |
| Grade 6 | 3 |
| Grade 7 | 16 |
| Grade 8 | 45 |
| Grade 9 | 53 |
| Grade 10 | 14 |
| Grade 11 | 14 |
| Grade 12 | 8 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 109 | 41% |
| Male | 157 | 59% |
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
59 Students
Other K - 12th
0 Students
Other K - 12th
53 Students
Not reported M - M