SUMTER PREP ACADEMY

94 Students

Other 1st - 12th

School Overview

Sumter Prep Academy, located at 200 Cleveland Ave in Wildwood, Florida, is a specialized educational institution operating under the umbrella of the Sumter County School District. As an alternative education facility, the academy is designed to provide a structured and supportive environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional setting. The school focuses on helping students overcome academic or behavioral challenges by offering smaller class sizes, individualized instruction, and a curriculum tailored to help them meet graduation requirements or transition back into a traditional high school setting.

The academy emphasizes personal growth, character development, and academic accountability to ensure that all students have a pathway to success. By maintaining a close partnership with the broader Sumter County school system, the staff at Sumter Prep Academy works to identify the unique needs of each learner, providing the necessary resources and guidance to keep students on track. Through this mission, the school plays a critical role in the community by fostering a second chance for students to reach their full educational potential.

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUMTER PREP ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	14
Black	34
Two or More	4

White
42 (44.7 %)
Black
34 (36.2 %)
Hispanic
14 (14.9 %)
Two or More
4 (4.3 %)

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:	SUMTER
Phone:	(352)748-1510
Grade Range:	1st - 12th
Total Students:	94
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 6 4

Grade 7 16

Grade 8 21

Grade 9 24

Grade 10 12

Grade 11 12

Grade 12 5