McKeel Academy Of Technology

McKeel Academy Of Technology

Charter Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
1810 W Parker St,  Lakeland, FL
3.9
3.4
1,722 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Joyce Powell
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
76%
Reading Proficiency
73%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B
Teachers
B+
College Prep
A-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
A
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
76%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
77
Full Time Teachers
77
Teachers in First or Second Year
39.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
53.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
4%
State Average
22%
Science
15%
State Average
26%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
287:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
White
65.8%
Hispanic
21.1%
Black
7.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.4%
Two or more races
1.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#33 Best Charter HS in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Florida 425 Students
University of Florida 366 Students
University of Central Florida 337 Students
Florida State University 289 Students
Polk State College 223 Students
University of North Florida 212 Students
Florida Southern College 202 Students
Florida Gulf Coast University 188 Students
Southeastern University 166 Students
Florida Atlantic University 131 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 113 Students
Nursing 92 Students
Psychology 77 Students
Biology 58 Students
Computer Science 46 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 43 Students
Marketing 36 Students
Engineering 29 Students
Mechanical Engineering 28 Students
Criminology 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 372 Reviews
4.0 Parent
8/30/2024
McKeel is a technology school. The use of iPads and the Canvas platform has prepared my children for the expectations that colleges have for incoming students.
4.0 Senior
8/15/2024
Mckeel is a good school to go to. There are a lot of different clubs for anyone to join. The academics are great as well. There are also many different electives such as a medical branch, law branch, business branch, STEM branch and a music branch. The is a lot of school spirit and the council is very active in deciding certain choices at school, which is good.
4.0 Alum
6/3/2024
I thoroughly enjoyed Mckeel. I loved all the times spent there and the food is pretty good quality. The teachers are fun and cool to talk too while also having good command of the class. Easily one of the best schools I've been too.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 14 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/21/2023
If you like nepotism and favoritism, this is your place! Avoid Mckeel at all costs, it’s not what it is cracked up to be, UNLESS your student has a relative that is on staff…. Then they will excel then regardless. Guidance counselor (Pynes) in particular are beyond useless
5.0 parent
11/2/2021
Both my children graduated from McKeel Academy. The curriculum was challenging, but the caring teachers support helped to make their experiences successful. They have stayed in touch with their friends while in college and our family appreciated the emphasis not only on academics but character and b...
1.0 parent
8/23/2021
Giving cgildren a mask break as a reward is utterly disgusting. Breathing is not a reward, it is a God given right. Sick and twisted. Curse you.
2.0 parent
4/20/2021
This is an ok school if your child is not crazy about sports or life out of school. The uniforms have made all my kids feel unsure of themselves, and the teachers are very rude, and act as if the students must only learn about academics, not social life. I recommend going somewhere else. My child is...

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