Academy Prep Center of St Petersburg

Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg is a nationally accredited nonprofit middle school located in St. Petersburg, Florida. The school's primary focus is providing a rigorous academic program to students who qualify for need-based scholarships. Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg aims to inspire and empower these students to become future community leaders. The school operates within the education, nonprofit, and community development sectors. Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg has 25 years of experience in providing education. The school offers an exemplary middle school education and provides ongoing graduate support. Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg also offers expansive extracurricular and enrichment activities. The school's academic program is rigorous. Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg provides a minimum of eight years of one-on-one support for its graduates. The school is led by Gina Burkett, the Head of School, and supported by a team including Brittany Dillard, the Assistant Head of School; Ken Watson, the Dean of Student Life; and Terika Walters, the School Counselor. Other staff members include Lee Lockhart, the Director of Business Operations; Anita Reece, the Admissions and Scholarship Coordinator; and Mendy Kirsch, the Community Relations Coordinator. Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg values achieving academic excellence, fostering personal integrity, and a commitment to service in communities. The school also emphasizes solid growth and a healthy life, strength of purpose and continuity, deep community involvement, and a supportive, high-expectation environment.