CLASSICAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL

School Overview
Classical Preparatory School, located in Spring Hill, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school that offers a rigorous, content-rich education rooted in the classical tradition. Serving students from kindergarten through high school, the institution emphasizes a "liberal arts and sciences" curriculum designed to cultivate intellectual virtue and moral character. By focusing on the "Great Books," the study of Latin, and a structured approach to mathematics and the sciences, the school aims to provide students with the foundational knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to become well-rounded, responsible citizens.

The school’s pedagogical approach is heavily influenced by the trivium—a classical method of education that organizes learning into three stages: grammar, logic, and rhetoric. This framework ensures that students first master the fundamental building blocks of knowledge before progressing to logical analysis and, ultimately, the development of sophisticated, persuasive communication skills. With a strong emphasis on academic discipline, traditional values, and a culture of high expectations, Classical Preparatory School seeks to prepare its graduates not only for success in higher education but for a life of purpose and thoughtful civic engagement.
1,147
Total Students
73.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CLASSICAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White743
Hispanic259
Black69
Asian23
Two or More52
American Indian1
  • White
    743 (64.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    259 (22.6 %)
  • Black
    69 (6.0 %)
  • Two or More
    52 (4.5 %)
  • Asian
    23 (2.0 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: PASCO
Phone: (813)803-7903
Website: http://www.classicalprep.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 1,147
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 73.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 288
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 61
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 114
Grade 1 121
Grade 2 120
Grade 3 118
Grade 4 114
Grade 5 114
Grade 6 118
Grade 7 114
Grade 8 84
Grade 9 63
Grade 10 37
Grade 11 16
Grade 12 14

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CLASSICAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten114
Grade 1121
Grade 2120
Grade 3118
Grade 4114
Grade 5114
Grade 6118
Grade 7114
Grade 884
Grade 963
Grade 1037
Grade 1116
Grade 1214
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CLASSICAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female62054.1%
Male52745.9%