The Schools of McKeel Academy

A high performing charter school system in Central Florida

Board Chair Statement

“The future of The Schools of McKeel Academy has never been brighter! With Michele Spurgeon as Director of Schools and Alan Black as Chief Strategic Officer, this dynamic leadership pair brings both continuity and bold vision. Together, they will elevate our schools’ vision of producing lifelong learners and leaders who thrive in our global society.”

—Andrew Snyder, Board Chair
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Welcome to The Schools of McKeel Academy, a not-for-profit charter school system. In 1998, we joined the charter school movement and opened the first secondary conversion charter school in Florida through a contract with the Polk County School Board. We now have three campuses in Lakeland, Florida and in 2011 were recognized by the Florida Department of Education as a high performing charter school system.

Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year has concluded. Please check back here later for information on next year's open enrollment.

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Scholarship Program

Established in 2007, the McKeel Scholarship Fund has awarded close to $140,000. Applications are accessible to qualifying MAT graduating seniors through the Polk Education Foundation.

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