Hurricane Milton: TSMA School Closure October 8-11

TSMA closed Tuesday, October 8 through Friday, October 11 in response to Hurricane Milton. No decision has been made for Monday, October 14. More information to follow over the weekend, post storm.

The Schools of McKeel Academy

A high performing charter school system in Central Florida

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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 2024-2025 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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