POLK PRE-COLLEGIATE ACADEMY

POLK
5316 BERKLEY RD
AUBURNDALE, FL 33823
Charter School 16 Students
Secondary School 9th - 10th
School Overview
Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy (PPCA) is a public charter school located in Auburndale, Florida, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As a tuition-free institution, the academy focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment designed to prepare middle school students for the challenges of high school and beyond. The curriculum is centered on a strong foundation of core subjects, with an emphasis on developing critical thinking, discipline, and scholarly habits that align with a "pre-collegiate" philosophy.

Beyond its academic focus, the school promotes a structured learning environment that encourages active student participation and parental involvement. By maintaining a smaller school setting, the academy aims to foster a supportive community where students receive more personalized attention. As part of the Polk County school system, PPCA operates under a charter agreement that emphasizes accountability and high standards, aiming to bridge the gap between middle school education and future collegiate success.
16
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    7 (43.8 %)
  • White
    5 (31.2 %)
  • Black
    2 (12.5 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (12.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: POLK
Phone: (863)984-2443
Website: http://ppcacademy.net
Grade Range: 9th - 10th
Total Students: 16
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.0
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 9 11
Grade 10 5
Gender Ratio