Plato Academy Charter School
Clearwater, FL 33765
Phone: (727) 793-2400
Fax: (727) 793-2405
District: Pinellas
GreatSchools Rating
charter • Grades K-8 • 364 students
Clearwater's Plato Academy Charter School is a charter school that serves grades K-8. It is among the few schools in Florida to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10.
Plato Academy Charter School is a charter school in the Pinellas school district located in Clearwater, FL. The principal of Plato Academy Charter School is Mrs. Dawn Parker. As of 2015, the students are 70.6% White, non-Hispanic; 15.4% Hispanic; 4.7% Asian; 4.7% Black, non-Hispanic; and 4.7% Multiracial. 22.5% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. 5.8% of students are english learners.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 70.6% | 57.4% | 40.2% |
| Hispanic | 15.4% | 15.1% | 30.7% |
| Asian | 4.7% | 4.2% | 2.6% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 4.7% | 18.6% | 22.7% |
| Multiracial | 4.7% | 4.1% | 3.3% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | — | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 22.5% | 45.7% | 58.4% |
| English learners | 5.8% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westchase | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tampa | FL | 10.5 mi | |
| 2 | Hyde Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tampa | FL | 16.8 mi | |
| 3 | The Pavillions | Apartment Complex | Tampa | FL | 17.2 mi | |
| 4 | Harbour Isles | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Apollo Beach | FL | 26 mi | |
| 5 | Avelar Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Riverview | FL | 27.7 mi | |
| 6 | Panther Trace | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Riverview | FL | 29.2 mi | |
| 7 | FishHawk Ranch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lithia | FL | 33.6 mi | |
| 8 | Fish Hawk Ranch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lithia | FL | 34.2 mi | |
| 9 | Fishhawk Ranch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lithia | FL | 34.3 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tampa | Tampa | FL | 15.6 mi | |
| 2 | South of Gandy (SOG) | Tampa | FL | 16.3 mi | |
| 3 | Fishhawk Ranch /Lithia FL | Lithia | FL | 34 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Coast Guard Clearwater | 5.5 mi. |
| MacDill AFB | 18 mi. |
