Athenian Academy of Technology and the Arts

Athenian Academy of Technology and the Arts is a charter school in New Port Richey, Florida, serving kindergarten through 8th grade with 384 students. The school integrates technology and arts education into a single K–8 campus — nine years of continuity on one site. A student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1 keeps class sizes manageable at every grade level, from kindergarten through the final year of middle school.

The performance data stands out sharply. Athenian Academy earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10, an Exceptional rating, and ranks #1 out of 26 public schools in New Port Richey. Statewide, it places #43 out of 3,777 Florida public schools — outperforming 99% of schools across the state.

Among Florida elementary schools specifically, it holds the #40 spot out of 2,196. Academics score 8.9 out of 10. Growth — which measures how much students advance relative to their academic starting points — scores 9.9 out of 10, the strongest dimension in the school's profile.

That near-perfect growth figure tells parents that students here are gaining ground rapidly, regardless of where they began.

Athenian Academy of Technology and the Arts is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.