Lake Wales Charter Schools

Lake Wales Charter Schools
130 East Central Avenue
Lake Wales
, Polk County, Florida, 33853
District information
TypePublic Charter School District
EstablishedOctober 22, 2003 (2003-10-22)
SuperintendentWayne V. Rodolfich
School board
Members
  • Nicole Sealey
  • Andy Blair
  • Brian Marbutt
  • Lori Hutto
  • Tonya Stewart
  • Paul Gerrard
  • Rafael Unzueta
Chair of the boardDanny Gill
NCES District ID1200080[1]
Other information
Websitewww.lwcharterschools.com

Lake Wales Charter Schools (LWCS) is a public charter school district headquartered in Lake Wales, Florida. The district serves the city of Lake Wales and nearby communities such as Frostproof, Dundee, and Winter Haven, Florida.

History

Founding

In November 2002, consensus in the community that education had become a significant concern. Emphasis was placed on the importance of creating a solution that would benefit all students across various schools, without elitist distinctions. All students were seen as needing a solid foundation in fundamental subjects, particularly reading.

Schools

Elementary schools

  • Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary
  • Hillcrest Elementary School
  • Janie Howard Wilson Elementary School
  • Polk Avenue Elementary School

Middle schools

  • Edward W. Bok Academy South
  • Edward W. Bok Academy North

High school

References

  1. ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Lake Wales Charter Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences.
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