Pal Academy in Fort Lauderdale, FL, serves 22 students in grades K–12 within a nonsectarian special education program in a suburban community.
Founded in 2014, the school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 3:1 with a total of 7 teachers supporting individualized instruction.
Approximately 70 percent of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.
As a co–ed special education school, Pal Academy provides services across all grade levels from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
70%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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