Focus Academy
Grades and ages
Ages 11-22
Enrollment
132 students
Student-teacher ratio
6:1
Tuition
Tuition-Free (Public Charter)
About Focus Academy
Focus Academy in Temple Terrace, Florida, is a premier, tuition-free public charter school designed specifically for students with cognitive, developmental, and communication challenges in middle school, high school, and transition programs (grades 6-12+). Serving Tampa Bay families, Focus Academy offers an innovative curriculum integrating Florida Access Points academics, social pragmatic skills, drama therapy, and comprehensive life-skills education. With small class sizes (6:1 ratio) and a dedicated team of special educators, counselors, and transition specialists, the school provides a supportive, neurodiversity-affirming community where students build genuine friendships, gain vocational competence, and prepare for meaningful adult independence through its acclaimed 'Focus Forward' transition program.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- 6-8
- 9-12
- Transition (up to age 22)
- Ages 11-22
Learning needs supported
- cognitive disabilities
- developmental challenges
Specialties
- Cognitive & Developmental Disabilities
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Down Syndrome
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Intellectual Disabilities
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Drama Therapy
- Mental Health Counseling
- Speech & Language Services
- Occupational Support
- Transition Services
Programs
Programs at Focus Academy
Other programs and supports
- Drama Therapy
- Mental Health Counseling
- Speech & Language Services
- Occupational Support
- Transition Services
School facts
Practical details for families
- School Type
- Public charter school
- Students with IEPs
- 98 (96% of students)
Accreditation and licensing
- Cognia Accredited
- Hillsborough County Public Schools Authorized Charter
Tuition and funding
Tuition: Tuition-Free (Public Charter)
- Tuition-Free Public Charter School (Hillsborough County)
Enrollment
132 students
Visit us
Location and directions
Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Focus Academy
Is Focus Academy a tuition-free charter school?
Yes, Focus Academy is a tuition-free public charter school authorized by Hillsborough County Public Schools, open to eligible students across the Tampa Bay area.
What is the Focus Forward Transition Program?
Focus Forward is a post-secondary transition program for students ages 18-22 focusing on employability skills, community-based internships, independent living, and self-advocacy.
How does Focus Academy integrate arts and drama therapy?
The school incorporates drama therapy and creative arts into its core curriculum to help students explore social dynamics, express emotions, build interpersonal communication, and gain self-confidence.
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