Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy is a public charter school in Lakewood Ranch within Manatee County, Florida. The school is managed by Charter Schools USA and opened in August 2022.[1][2] The campus consists of two schools: a lower school for kindergarten to grade 5 and an upper school for grades 6 to 12.
| Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy | |
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| Address | |
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5550 White Eagle Blvd, Lakewood Ranch , Florida 34211 United States | |
| Coordinates | 27°26′27″N 82°24′51″W / 27.440737856103503°N 82.4142640847195°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Charter |
| Opened | August 2022 |
| School district | Manatee County School District |
| Principal (Lower school) | Bradley Warren |
| Principal (Upper school) | Cheryl Cendan |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Enrollment | 1965 (2023) |
| Color(s) | Cobalt blue, emerald green, white |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Website | www |
History
editLakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy offers education from kindergarten to grade 8, along with grades 9, 10 and 11. The lower school, grades Kindergarten through 5th, opened in fall 2022. The upper school hosted grades 6 and 9[3] For each following year, the academy will open to the next grade until the academy is open for kindergarten through grade 12. Cheryl Cedean and Bradley Warren have been appointed as principals for the academy.[4]
The buildings were constructed by Red Apple Development and Ryan Companies.[5][6][7]
Over winter break of the 2023-2024 school year, Bradley Warren left the school, leaving Cheryl Cedean in charge.
Accolades
editIn 2022, Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy was selected by Brain Health Initiative (BHI) for Schools for Brain Health program to support brain health and performance.[8][9] This program teaches students the importance of brain health and its effects on lifestyle.[10][11]
References
edit- ^ "Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy ready to open for its first year". Your Observer. August 10, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ "Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy begins construction". The Bradenton Herald. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ "Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy finds a home". Your Observer. December 16, 2021. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ "Construction on charter school's first phase nears completion". Your Observer. July 13, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ "Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy projected to be built by mid-July". Your Observer. January 27, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ "Ryan Companies breaks ground on 50th charter school | Florida Construction News". www.floridaconstructionnews.com. December 15, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ "Ryan Breaks Ground on 50th Charter School Project". acppubs.com. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ "Brain Health Initiative Announces School Programs – Sarasota Scene Magazine". Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ "Lakewood Ranch schools chosen to implement Brain Health Initiative collaboration". Your Observer. June 21, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ "Brain Health Initiative develops program with Lakewood Ranch Prep". Your Observer. February 13, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ Rego, Max. "Schools for Brain Health program coming to Manatee County". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved April 12, 2023.