LAKE ACADEMY

30 Students

Other 4th - 12th

School Overview

Lake Academy, located on East Columbus Drive in Tampa, is an alternative education program operating under the umbrella of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a structured setting aimed at helping students get back on track academically and behaviorally. By focusing on individualized attention and smaller class sizes, the academy provides a specialized curriculum that addresses the unique needs of students who have struggled in a conventional high school setting.

As part of the broader district framework, Lake Academy emphasizes personal responsibility, academic recovery, and social-emotional growth. The school aims to provide a path toward graduation for students who require a more supportive or flexible structure, ensuring they have the resources necessary to earn their diplomas. Families and students interested in the specific academic programs, enrollment requirements, or the school's mission can find comprehensive information through the official Hillsborough County Public Schools website.

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAKE ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	1
Black	17
Two or More	1

Black
17 (56.7 %)
White
11 (36.7 %)
Hispanic
1 (3.3 %)
Two or More
1 (3.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)840-7240
Grade Range:	4th - 12th
Total Students:	30
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 2

Grade 9 6

Grade 10 9

Grade 11 8

Grade 12 4

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LAKE ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	1
Grade 8	2
Grade 9	6
Grade 10	9
Grade 11	8
Grade 12	4

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LAKE ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	30	100%

Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)