DISCOVERY ACADEMY OF LAKE ALFRED

1000 BUENA VISTA DR N
LAKE ALFRED, FL 33850

www.discoveryacademy.org/

Charter School 1,039 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred (DALA) is a public charter school serving students in grades K-8. Located in Lake Alfred, Florida, the school operates under the mission of fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and active community engagement. By maintaining a focus on personalized learning, the academy aims to meet the unique needs of each student while encouraging them to reach their full potential in both their studies and their personal growth.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to a well-rounded education, often integrating project-based learning and various extracurricular opportunities to keep students engaged. As part of its identity, Discovery Academy prioritizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community to create a cohesive learning culture. By emphasizing critical thinking and social-emotional development, the school strives to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and as responsible, contributing members of society.

1,039

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DISCOVERY ACADEMY OF LAKE ALFRED
Demographic	Student Count
White	302
Hispanic	505
Black	183
Asian	10
Two or More	37
American Indian	2

Hispanic
505 (48.6%)
White
302 (29.1%)
Black
183 (17.6%)
Two or More
37 (3.6%)
Asian
10 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	POLK
Phone:	(863)295-5955
Website:	http://www.discoveryacademy.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,039
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	602
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* 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 6 340

Grade 7 363

Grade 8 336