McKeel Academy of Technology
#72 of 576 high schools in Florida
#2595 of 16,910 nationally
About McKeel Academy of Technology
McKeel Academy of Technology is a charter high located in Lakeland, in the Polk school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 7–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,750 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 72.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 72nd of 576 ranked high schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (94th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,750.
There are 50 schools in Lakeland; McKeel Academy of Technology ranks 9th of 49 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)85%
- Reading proficiency (30%)80%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)36.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for McKeel Academy of Technology by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 80%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 85%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near McKeel Academy of Technology
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kathleen Senior High School
Lakeland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,861 students · 1.4 km away
Jesse Keen Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students · 1.8 km away
Magnolia Montessori Academy
Lakeland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
182 students · 1.9 km away
Idea Lakeland
Lakeland · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
452 students · 2.0 km away
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
562 students · 2.2 km away
Lincoln Avenue Academy
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
512 students · 2.2 km away
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students · 2.6 km away
McKeel Academy Central
Lakeland · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
610 students · 2.7 km away
Rochelle School of the Arts
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
762 students · 2.8 km away
Winston Academy of Engineering
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
536 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Charter high schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,756 students
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1,611 students
Lake Wales Senior High School
Lake Wales · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,597 students
Orlando Science Middle High Charter
Orlando · Charter high · Grades 6–12
1,591 students
Downtown Doral Charter Upper School
Doral · Charter high · Grades 6–12
1,500 students
Somerset College Preparatory Academy
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Frequently asked questions
Is McKeel Academy of Technology a good school?
McKeel Academy of Technology has a Success Index (US) of 72.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #72 of 576 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does McKeel Academy of Technology rank in Florida?
McKeel Academy of Technology ranks #72 of 576 high schools in Florida and #2595 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend McKeel Academy of Technology?
McKeel Academy of Technology had 1,750 students in 2025.
Is McKeel Academy of Technology a elementary school or a high school?
McKeel Academy of Technology is classified as a high covering Grades 7–12. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near McKeel Academy of Technology?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of McKeel Academy of Technology; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.