Admissions
February 2, 2021 2025-01-23 18:51Admissions
Thank you for your interest in Focus Academy!
Admissions Eligibility & Requirements
To be eligible to attend Focus Academy, students must meet the following criteria:
Have and submit a current Individual Education Plan (IEP), or be eligible for an IEP
Have a primary educational designation of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectually Disabled (IND), or Other Health Impairment (OHI)
- Be eligible for the Access Points modified curriculum
Families who wish to apply to Focus Academy can also include additional information for consideration by the Admissions Team, including:
- Academic transcripts (grades 10 and above)
Most recent report card (grades 6-9)
Behavior Plan/FBA (if applicable)
Recent psychological evaluation (if available)
Recent photo of student
If your student is currently enrolled in a private school, please submit the last/most recent IEP they received as well as the most recent psychological evaluation.
Note: Once documentation is reviewed and a student is deemed eligible for admission, an in-person interview will be scheduled with the prospective student and family with the IEP Team. A determination of acceptance will be communicated within 10 days after the in-person interview. If you have questions regarding enrollment availability for the current academic year, please contact the main office at 813.443.5558.

Open Enrollment Period
Open Enrollment for the next school year is from October to mid-January. Applications to Focus Academy are also accepted throughout the year for any current seat openings.
If the number of applications received exceeds the number of spots available, a lottery will be held. Please see the information below for specific dates. Additional information on Open Enrollment can be found on our FAQ page.
2025-26 Open Enrollment Info
- Application window: November 4, 2024 – January 31, 2025
- Lottery date: Thursday, February 13th at 4:30pm in the MPR. (If needed)
Student Seat Capacity for 2024-25
Below is our student capacity/seat availability by program/grade level. We are required to update this information every 12 weeks. (updated 01/22/25)
- Middle School:
6th: 10 seats (3 available)
7th: 10 seats (0 available)
8th: 10 seats (0 available)
- High School:
9th: 10 seats (3 available)
10th: 14 seats (2 available)
11th: 14 seats (0 available)
12th: 12 (0 available)
- Transition Program: 50 seats (5 available)
* Student must have met grad requirements and deferred diploma to be eligible
Family Testimonials
What Do Parents Say? According to our annual parent survey, the overwhelming majority of Focus Academy families recommend Focus Academy and its programming.