ROOSEVELT ACADEMY

279 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Roosevelt Academy, located in Lake Wales, Florida, is a specialized educational institution within the Polk County Public Schools district. It is uniquely structured as a school of choice designed to serve students with diverse learning needs, specifically those who require an alternative setting to thrive academically and behaviorally. The school focuses on providing a supportive environment that prioritizes personalized instruction, smaller class sizes, and a curriculum tailored to help students overcome barriers to traditional classroom success.

Beyond core academics, Roosevelt Academy places a strong emphasis on vocational training and character development. The school aims to equip its students with the practical life skills and technical proficiencies necessary for post-secondary independence. By fostering a culture of mentorship and community, the academy strives to improve student engagement and graduation outcomes, ensuring that every learner has a clear pathway toward their future career or educational goals.

279

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROOSEVELT ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	129
Black	41
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
129 (46.2%)
White
104 (37.3%)
Black
41 (14.7%)
Two or More
4 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	POLK
Phone:	(863)678-4252
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/rooseveltacademy
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	211
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 32

Grade 7 57

Grade 8 55

Grade 9 44

Grade 10 39

Grade 11 20

Grade 12 32