Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation
| Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
32555 Innovation Dr Wesley Chapel , Florida 33545 | |
| Coordinates | 28°17′18″N 82°16′24″W / 28.28827476501465°N 82.2733383178711°W |
| Information | |
| Opened | August 2022 |
| School district | Pasco County |
| Principal | DeeDee Castro |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Color(s) | Red and Gray |
Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation (KRAI) is a four-year STEM high-school located in Wesley Chapel, Florida. KRAI is part of the Pasco County School District.[1]
Kirkland Ranch is an East Pasco School Choice Magnet School, meaning students apply for attendance.[1][2]
Campus
Kirkland Ranch is a 184,000 square foot building situated on a 150-acre site, designed by Cannon Design and Hepner Architects.[3] The building is two-stories tall and costed $70 million.[4][5] In the same site, Kirkland Ranch K-8, KRAI's elementary and middle school, is being constructed.[6]
History
Constructed started in 2021, and constructed finished in 2022. The school opened for classes in August of the 2022–2023 school year with about 550 students.[7] In the 2023–2024 school year KRAI had a total of about 720 students, an increase of 170 students the previous year.[8]
Pathways
Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation offers 10 pathways for its students to choose. Each student can take one pathway and each takes up about 1-2 classes a year.[9]
- Applied Cybersecurity & Computer Science Principles
- Applied Robotics
- Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair
- Biomedical Sciences
- Building Trades and Construction Technology
- Diesel Maintenance Technology
- Electricity
- Multimedia Design
- Patient Care Technician
- Welding Technology Fundamentals
Recognitions
List of Principles
| Year Started | Year Ended | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Present | Danielle Castro |
References
- ^ a b "Pasco Pathways - Educational Programs and Innovative Options". www.pasco.k12.fl.us. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
- ^ Nager, Gary (August 8, 2022). "Kirkland Ranch Academy Of Innovation Is WC's Newest High School!". Neighborhood News. Archived from the original on December 8, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
- ^ "Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation". Creative Contractors. Archived from the original on October 4, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
- ^ "Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation opens in Pasco County". Florida Trend. Archived from the original on February 29, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
- ^ "Pasco County Schools Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation / CannonDesign + Hepner Architects". ArchDaily. May 22, 2023. Archived from the original on May 29, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
- ^ "Kirkland Ranch K-8". krk8.pasco.k12.fl.us. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
- ^ "FAQ | Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation". Retrieved April 25, 2025.
- ^ Correspondent, NICOLE HUTCHESON, Beacon (September 6, 2023). "Kirkland Ranch Academy heads into second year primed for more innovation". TampaBeacon.com. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
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