Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation

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Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation
Location
Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation
32555 Innovation Dr

Wesley Chapel
,
Florida
33545
Coordinates 28°17′18″N82°16′24″W / 28.28827476501465°N 82.2733383178711°W / 28.28827476501465; -82.2733383178711
Information
OpenedAugust 2022;3 years ago (August 2022)
School districtPasco County
PrincipalDeeDee Castro
Grades9-12
Color(s) Red and Gray   

Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation (KRAI) is a four-year STEM high-school located in Wesley Chapel, Florida. KRAI is part of the Pasco County School District. [1]

Contents

Kirkland Ranch is an East Pasco School Choice Magnet School, meaning students apply for attendance. [1] [2]

Campus

Kirkland Ranch is a 184,000 square foot building situated on a 150-acre site, designed by Cannon Design and Hepner Architects. [3] The building is two stories, and cost $70 million. [4] [5] In the same site, Kirkland Ranch K-8, KRAI's elementary and middle school, is being constructed. [6]

History

Constructed started in 2021, and constructed finished in 2022. The school opened for classes in August of the 2022–2023 school year with about 550 students. [7] In the 2023–2024 school year KRAI had a total of about 720 students, an increase of 170 students the previous year. [8]

Pathways

Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation offers 10 pathways for its students to choose. Each student can take one pathway and each takes up about 1-2 classes a year. [9]

Recognitions

List of Principals

Year StartedYear EndedName
2022PresentDanielle Castro

References

  1. 1 2 "Pasco Pathways - Educational Programs and Innovative Options". www.pasco.k12.fl.us. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  2. ↑ Nager, Gary (August 8, 2022). "Kirkland Ranch Academy Of Innovation Is WC's Newest High School!". Neighborhood News. Archived from the original on December 8, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation". Creative Contractors. Archived from the original on October 4, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation opens in Pasco County". Florida Trend. Archived from the original on February 29, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Pasco County Schools Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation / CannonDesign + Hepner Architects". ArchDaily. May 22, 2023. Archived from the original on May 29, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Kirkland Ranch K-8". krk8.pasco.k12.fl.us. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  7. ↑ "FAQ | Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation" . Retrieved April 25, 2025.
  8. ↑ Correspondent, NICOLE HUTCHESON, Beacon (September 6, 2023). "Kirkland Ranch Academy heads into second year primed for more innovation". TampaBeacon.com. Retrieved January 31, 2025.{{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  9. ↑ "Programs | Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation" . Retrieved January 31, 2025.
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