MCKEEL ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY

www.mckeelacademy.com/

Charter School 1,750 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

McKeel Academy of Technology, located in Lakeland, Florida, is a public charter school that serves students in grades 6 through 12. As a "School of Choice," it is known for its rigorous academic environment and its focus on integrating technology into the daily curriculum. The school operates under the premise of preparing students for the demands of higher education and the modern workforce by emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, and professional skill development within a structured, goal-oriented setting.

Beyond its core academic offerings, McKeel Academy is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular programs and its unique identity as a "McKeel" community. The school promotes a culture of high expectations, often characterized by its specialized technology pathways and college-preparatory coursework. By fostering a close-knit environment that balances academic discipline with a variety of athletic, artistic, and technical clubs, the academy aims to produce well-rounded graduates who are ready to excel in competitive collegiate programs and future career paths.

1,750

Total Students

74.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MCKEEL ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,099
Hispanic	394
Black	141
Asian	70
Two or More	41
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,099 (62.8%)
Hispanic
394 (22.5%)
Black
141 (8.1%)
Asian
70 (4.0%)
Two or More
41 (2.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	POLK
Phone:	(863)499-2818
Website:	http://www.mckeelacademy.com/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,750
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	560
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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 7 315

Grade 8 312

Grade 9 321

Grade 10 287

Grade 11 265

Grade 12 250