CLASSICAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Charter School
1,154 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Classical Preparatory School, located in Spring Hill, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school that offers a rigorous, content-rich education rooted in the classical tradition. Serving students from kindergarten through high school, the institution emphasizes a "liberal arts and sciences" curriculum designed to cultivate intellectual virtue and moral character. By focusing on the "Great Books," the study of Latin, and a structured approach to mathematics and the sciences, the school aims to provide students with the foundational knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to become well-rounded, responsible citizens.
The school’s pedagogical approach is heavily influenced by the trivium—a classical method of education that organizes learning into three stages: grammar, logic, and rhetoric. This framework ensures that students first master the fundamental building blocks of knowledge before progressing to logical analysis and, ultimately, the development of sophisticated, persuasive communication skills. With a strong emphasis on academic discipline, traditional values, and a culture of high expectations, Classical Preparatory School seeks to prepare its graduates not only for success in higher education but for a life of purpose and thoughtful civic engagement.
The school’s pedagogical approach is heavily influenced by the trivium—a classical method of education that organizes learning into three stages: grammar, logic, and rhetoric. This framework ensures that students first master the fundamental building blocks of knowledge before progressing to logical analysis and, ultimately, the development of sophisticated, persuasive communication skills. With a strong emphasis on academic discipline, traditional values, and a culture of high expectations, Classical Preparatory School seeks to prepare its graduates not only for success in higher education but for a life of purpose and thoughtful civic engagement.
1,154
Total Students
71.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 707 |
| Hispanic | 293 |
| Black | 71 |
| Asian | 24 |
| Two or More | 57 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White707 (61.3%)
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Hispanic293 (25.4%)
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Black71 (6.2%)
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Two or More57 (4.9%)
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Asian24 (2.1%)
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American Indian1 (0.1%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | PASCO |
| Phone: | (813)803-7903 |
| Website: | http://www.classicalprep.org |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,154 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 71.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 288 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 61 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
107
Grade 1
115
Grade 2
113
Grade 3
118
Grade 4
117
Grade 5
113
Grade 6
122
Grade 7
107
Grade 8
90
Grade 9
60
Grade 10
45
Grade 11
31
Grade 12
16
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 107 |
| Grade 1 | 115 |
| Grade 2 | 113 |
| Grade 3 | 118 |
| Grade 4 | 117 |
| Grade 5 | 113 |
| Grade 6 | 122 |
| Grade 7 | 107 |
| Grade 8 | 90 |
| Grade 9 | 60 |
| Grade 10 | 45 |
| Grade 11 | 31 |
| Grade 12 | 16 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 630 | 54.6% |
| Male | 524 | 45.4% |
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