Discovery High School
Lake Alfred, FL
Grades 9 to 12 · 898 students
Charter school
Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred
Lake Alfred, Florida · Grades 6 to 8 · Polk
Charter school
About Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred
Located in Lake Alfred, Florida, Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred is a public charter school for grades 6 through 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 1,039 students enrolled. There are about 21.6 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (48 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a rural area close to an urban area, in Polk County. Families comparing options will find 16 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 158 schools in Polk School District.
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School facts
| Address | 1000 Buena Vista Dr N, Lake Alfred, FL 33850 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (863) 295-5955 |
| School district | Polk |
| Grades | 6 to 8 |
| Students (2024-25) | 1,039 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 48 |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 |
| Charter school | Yes |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Middle |
| Locale (NCES) | Rural, fringe, Polk County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 120159003112). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Karen M. Siegel AcademyPublic · Grades PreK to 12Lake Alfred · 0.2 miLake Alfred Polytech AcademyPublic · Grades 6 to 8Lake Alfred · 0.2 miDiscovery High SchoolCharter · Grades 9 to 12Lake Alfred · 0.4 miOur Career Centered Academy Inc.Private · Grades PreK to 12Lake Alfred · 1.2 miLake Alfred Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Lake Alfred · 1.4 miHartridge AcademyCharter · Grades K to 5Winter Haven, FL · 2.8 miNew Beginnings High SchoolCharter · Grades 6 to 12Winter Haven, FL · 3.5 miWalter Caldwell Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Auburndale, FL · 3.8 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred serve?
Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred serves grades 6 through 8.
How many students attend Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred?
Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred reported 1,039 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred?
About 21.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,039 students and 48 teachers in federal data.
Is Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred a public or charter school?
Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred is a public charter school.
What school district is Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred in?
Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred is part of Polk. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/fl/polk-school-district/
Where is Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred located?
Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred is at 1000 Buena Vista Dr N, Lake Alfred, FL 33850. The phone number is (863) 295-5955.
How many other schools are near Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred?
There are 16 other schools within 5 miles of Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred in our directory.
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Other public and charter schools in Lake Alfred
Karen M. Siegel Academy
Lake Alfred, FL
Grades PreK to 12 · 175 students
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Lake Alfred Elementary School
Lake Alfred, FL
Grades PreK to 5 · 1,059 students
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Lake Alfred Polytech Academy
Lake Alfred, FL
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