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McLaughlin Academy of Excellence

Lake Wales, Florida · Grades 6 to 11 · Polk

Public school

About McLaughlin Academy of Excellence

McLaughlin Academy of Excellence is a public school in Lake Wales, Florida, serving grades 6 through 11. It reported 758 students in 2024-25. There are about 24.5 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (31 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Polk County. Families comparing options will find 15 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 158 schools in Polk School District.

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School facts

Address	800 4th St S, Lake Wales, FL 33853
Phone	(863) 678-4233
School district	Polk
Grades	6 to 11
Students (2024-25)	758
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	31
Students per teacher	24.5
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Secondary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Polk County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 120159001773). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Canaan AcademyPrivate, Other religious · Grades K to 8Lake Wales · 0.3 mi Polk Avenue Elementary SchoolCharter · Grades PreK to 5Lake Wales · 0.6 mi Hillcrest Elementary SchoolCharter · Grades PreK to 5Lake Wales · 1.2 mi Candlelight Christian AcademyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades K to 12Lake Wales · 1.2 mi Edward W Bok Academy NorthCharter · Grades 6 to 8Lake Wales · 1.3 mi Bcat of Lake WalesPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades PreK to 12Lake Wales · 1.4 mi Grand AcademyPrivate, Other religious · Grades TK to 12Lake Wales · 1.5 mi Spook Hill Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Lake Wales · 1.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does McLaughlin Academy of Excellence serve?

McLaughlin Academy of Excellence serves grades 6 through 11.

How many students attend McLaughlin Academy of Excellence?

McLaughlin Academy of Excellence reported 758 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at McLaughlin Academy of Excellence?

About 24.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 758 students and 31 teachers in federal data.

Is McLaughlin Academy of Excellence a public or charter school?

McLaughlin Academy of Excellence is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is McLaughlin Academy of Excellence in?

McLaughlin Academy of Excellence is part of Polk School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/fl/polk-school-district/

Where is McLaughlin Academy of Excellence located?

McLaughlin Academy of Excellence is at 800 4th St S, Lake Wales, FL 33853. The phone number is (863) 678-4233.

How many other schools are near McLaughlin Academy of Excellence?

There are 15 other schools within 5 miles of McLaughlin Academy of Excellence in our directory.