CFK Academy invites prospective students, families to campus

Applications now open for the public charter high school 2026-27 school year

CFK Academy students have access to high school and College campuses and courses.

KEY WEST, FL, January 16, 2026— The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) welcomes middle and high school students and their family members to the CFK Academy Open House for Prospective Students on Thursday, January 29 at 5:30 p.m. on the College’s Key West Campus. The open house will include a tour of the A-rated, tuition-free public charter high school, a presentation on the school’s academic offering, and an opportunity to meet the principal, teachers, staff, and students.

The CFK Academy focuses on college and career readiness with a science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and Career Technical Education (CTE) curriculum. Teachers use a Project-Based Learning (PBL) approach to give students hands-on engagement beyond the traditional classroom and better develop critical thinking and communication skills.

CFK Academy students are encouraged to earn college and high school credit simultaneously through the College’s Dual Enrollment program. College classes are conveniently located on the same campus as the high school. Motivated students can graduate with their high school diploma as well as an associate degree, certificate, and/or industry certification.

There is no cost to attend the CFK Academy, including the college level classes, potentially saving families tens of thousands of dollars.

The CFK Academy has earned an “A” grade from the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) since it opened in 2023. FDOE’s school grading system pulls from various student success metrics, including student achievement, learning gains, graduation rates, acceleration success, and focus on students who need the most support.
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Applications are now open for grades nine through 12 for the 2026- 27 school year and can be found online at CFK.edu/CFKAcademy. Space is limited. Applications are due by February 24 and a lottery will be conducted on February 26.