McKeel Academy of Technology

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McKeel Academy of Applied Technology
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McKeel Academy of Technology
Lakeland
,
Florida

United States
Coordinates 28°02′59″N81°59′03″W / 28.0496°N 81.9841°W / 28.0496; -81.9841
Information
TypeCharter school
Established1987
School district Polk County School District
PrincipalKim Benson [1]
Teaching staff69.00 (FTE) [2]
Grades7–12
Enrollment1,522 (2018-19) [2]
Student to teacher ratio22.06 [2]
Color(s)Hunter Green,   Navy Blue,   White,   and Red   [Seniors only]
MascotWildcats
YearbookThe Predator
Website www.mckeelacademy.com

McKeel Academy of Technology is a junior and senior high school of over 1,000 students located in Lakeland, Florida, United States. It is located approximately a half mile southeast of Kathleen High School and cannot be viewed from any major road. In addition to being technology oriented, the school stresses career choices for each student. The school originally was Seth McKeel Jr High, and became McKeel Academy in the 1990s. McKeel Academy is a school of choice and students from anywhere within Polk County can attend. Entering students are selected through an open enrollment lottery. Students graduating from one of the McKeel Elementary Schools, siblings of current students, students that were previously in South Mckeel Academy, and children of staff members are given priority.

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Growth

In 2003, McKeel sponsored the charter and creation of McKeel Elementary Academy or MEA housing approximately 340 K-5 students. South McKeel Elementary Academy (approximately 560 K-5 students) opened in 2006. Both elementary schools have been rated as A schools under Florida's school accountability rating system for every year of their operation.

Athletics

McKeel Academy offers students 20 during fall, winter and spring. Some of the sports offerings include soccer, baseball, golf, cross country and weight lifting. [3] McKeel Academy has won multiple district and regional titles over the years and in 2008 was state runner up in softball. [4]

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 "MCKEEL ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
  3. "Home". mysite. Retrieved 2020-11-08.
  4. "2008". Dropbox. Retrieved 2020-11-08.