Hartridge Academy Named High-Performing Charter in Winter Haven
Hartridge Academy in Winter Haven has been recognized by the Florida Department of Education as a "High-Performing Charter 2024-2025." The school also previously earned "School of Excellence" status and high rankings from U.S. News & World Report.
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Winter Haven students at Hartridge Academy received recognition for academic excellence, earning the Florida Department of Education's "High-Performing Charter 2024-2025" designation. This award highlights the school's commitment to educational quality in Polk County.
The school also achieved "School of Excellence" status from the State of Florida in 2024. In 2022, U.S. News & World Report ranked Hartridge Academy as the No. 1 elementary school in Polk County and No. 17 in Florida.
Hartridge Academy has a history of earning Florida "A" school grades, including for the 2022-2023 academic year. For the 2023-2024 academic year, the school received a "B" grade. Despite this, students outscored the Polk County district average in reading and math.
Charter schools like Hartridge aim to provide parents with free, high-quality public education choices. Parents can review comprehensive school accountability reports on fldoe.org for detailed test scores and comparisons.
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