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.
266
Total Students
11.0
Full-Time Teachers
24.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OKEECHOBEE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY
Demographic Student Count
White117
Hispanic115
Black17
Two or More16
American Indian1
  • White
    117 (44.0%)
  • Hispanic
    115 (43.2%)
  • Black
    17 (6.4%)
  • Two or More
    16 (6.0%)
  • American Indian
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for OKEECHOBEE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten108
Grade 21
Grade 32
Grade 41
Grade 51
Grade 63
Grade 716
Grade 845
Grade 953
Grade 1014
Grade 1114
Grade 128
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for OKEECHOBEE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female10941%
Male15759%