Permission To Succeed Academy is a nonsectarian, co–ed alternative school located in Port Saint Lucie, FL, serving grades K through 12 in a midsize city setting.
The school enrolls 15 students total, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 with one teacher on staff.
Permission To Succeed Academy has a student population that is 100% students of color, ranking among the top 20% of Florida private schools for diversity.
Serving a small enrollment, the academy provides K–12 education in a city community type in Port Saint Lucie.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Permission To Succeed Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Permission To Succeed Academy?
The application deadline for Permission To Succeed Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Permission To Succeed Academy is Compass Outreach and Education Center (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs School (1.1 miles away)
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