CLASSICAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL

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.
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

Student Demographics for CLASSICAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White707
Hispanic293
Black71
Asian24
Two or More57
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    707 (61.3%)
  • Hispanic
    293 (25.4%)
  • Black
    71 (6.2%)
  • Two or More
    57 (4.9%)
  • Asian
    24 (2.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CLASSICAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten107
Grade 1115
Grade 2113
Grade 3118
Grade 4117
Grade 5113
Grade 6122
Grade 7107
Grade 890
Grade 960
Grade 1045
Grade 1131
Grade 1216
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CLASSICAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female63054.6%
Male52445.4%