WESTERN ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

12031 SOUTHERN BLVD
ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL 33470

www.westernacademycharter.com

Charter School 711 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Western Academy Charter School, located in Royal Palm Beach, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school distinguishes itself through a rigorous, content-rich academic curriculum that emphasizes a classical approach to education. By focusing on core subjects—such as language arts, mathematics, science, and history—the school aims to provide students with a solid intellectual foundation while fostering critical thinking, character development, and a love for lifelong learning.

Beyond its academic focus, Western Academy is known for its supportive community environment and a strong commitment to parental involvement. As a charter school, it operates with a specific mission to offer families an alternative to traditional district schools, often prioritizing small class sizes and personalized attention to help students achieve their individual potential. Through its structured learning environment and emphasis on academic excellence, Western Academy strives to prepare its students for success in secondary education and beyond.

711

Total Students

34.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTERN ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	239
Black	97
Asian	41
Two or More	35
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

White
290 (40.8%)
Hispanic
239 (33.6%)
Black
97 (13.6%)
Asian
41 (5.8%)
Two or More
35 (4.9%)
American Indian
6 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)792-4123
Website:	http://www.westernacademycharter.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	711
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 94

Grade 7 94

Grade 8 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WESTERN ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	69
Grade 6	94
Grade 7	94
Grade 8	85

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WESTERN ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	366	51.5%
Male	345	48.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)