The Pensacola State College Charter Academy (PSCCA), operated by Pensacola State College and sponsored by the Escambia County School District, is located in Pensacola, Florida. The Charter Academy lays the foundation for students to excel as college and career-ready lifelong learners and instills in students a profound understanding of their roles and responsibilities as citizens and leaders in their communities.

The Pensacola State College Charter Academy serves Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in Florida. The population of the two-county area is nearly 450,000. The area is best known for its sugar-white beaches, historical significance, healthcare institutions, and military installations, one of which hosts the world-famous Blue Angels flight demonstration team and the National Museum of Naval Aviation.

Background

• Established to serve highly motivated high school students who seek to earn a high school diploma and an Associate in Arts degree or Associate in Science degree and transferable college credits simultaneously.
• Initially served 11th and 12th graders as full-time dual enrollment students.
• Expanded in Fall 2024 to include 9th and 10th grades, offering a mix of high school honors courses and dual enrollment opportunities.
• The Pensacola State College Charter Academy operates under a charter sponsored by the Escambia County School District.

Highlights

• Began operations in Fall 2022 with 11th and 12th graders.
• Expanded to include 9th and 10th grades in Fall 2024.
• Designated an “A” school by the Florida Department of Education for the 2023-24 school year.
• Graduated 61 students with high school diplomas and 28 with Associate in Arts degrees in its first two years.
• Maintains a 100% high school graduation rate.

Graduating Class of 2024

• 44 students earned a high school diploma.
• 23 students also earned an Associate in Arts degree from Pensacola State College.
• Graduates pursued further education at universities, such as the University of West Florida, Florida State University, the University of Florida, the University of Central Florida, the University of Montana, and the University of South Alabama. Some students continued at Pensacola State College to pursue Associate in Science degrees, and other students joined the military.

Enrollment, August 2024:

• The school charter allows for a maximum of 75 students per grade level. Current Enrollment:
  • 9th Grade: 21 students
  • 10th Grade: 14 students
  • 11th Grade: 35 students
  • 12th Grade: 44 students

Staff

• Dean of Charter Academies: Bill Emerson
• Principal: Dr. Karen McCabe
• Assistant Principal: K. Lindsay Larson
• Curriculum Coordinator: Kelly Greiner
• Student Engagement Specialist: Aaleigah Knight
• Administrative Coordinator: Terry Goodwin (Dean)
• Administrative Coordinator: Katja Lunsford (Pensacola)
• Administrative Coordinator: Curt McNeal (Warrington)
• Guidance Counselor: Jessica Howie
• English Teacher/Education Specialist: Katrina Maurer
• Social Science Teacher/Education Specialist: Jenna Montgomery
• Math Teacher/Education Specialist: Lynda Shald
• Science Teacher/Education Specialist: Khadijah Thomas

Curriculum

• High school curriculum provided by Florida Virtual School (FLVS), with courses offered as Honors when available.
• Dual Enrollment curriculum provided by Pensacola State College, meeting both high school graduation and associate degree requirements per Florida Department of Education guidelines.

Grade Point Average (GPA)

• High School GPA: Calculated on a 4-point scale, with distinctions as follows:
  • Summa Cum Laude: 4.00 GPA
  • Magna Cum Laude: 3.99-3.80 GPA
  • Cum Laude: 3.79-3.50 GPA

Grading Scale

• High School Courses:
  • A: 4.0 (90-100)
  • B: 3.0 (80-89)
  • C: 2.0 (70-79)
  • D: 1.0 (60-69)
  • F: 0.0 (0-59)

• College Courses:
• • A: 4.0             C: 2.0
  • B+: 3.5           D+: 1.5
  • B: 3.0             D: 1.0
  • C+: 2.5           F: 0.0