About Us

Western Academy opened its doors in September of 2003 and has been the charter school of choice for families in the Western Communities for more than 20 years.
 
With a stellar track record for maintaining an "A" rating since 2006 and a high performing designation by the state of Florida since 2011, we are committed to your child's success.  At Western Academy, we prioritize academic excellence, foster a nurturing environment and prepare students for a bright future.
 
Advantages of our school include:
  1. "A" Rated School since 2006
  2. FDOE School of Excellence
  3. FDOE High Performing Charter School since 2011
  4. 5-Star School since 2010
  5. A Not-for-Profit charter school
  6. A Middle School STEAM Academy
  7. Member of Prime Time Quality Improvement System (Aftercare Program)
  8. Palm Beach County Green School of Excellence
  9. 21st century learning program
  10. Personalized attention
  11. Safe, secure learning environment
  12. Florida Standards and Next Generation Sunshine State Standards curriculum
  13. Dedicated Certified Teachers
  14. Fine Arts Programs including Art, Music, PE and Computer Science
  15. Cutting-Edge Technology Classes
  16. Before and After School Care
  17. Extracurricular Sports and Clubs
  18. Hands-on multi-sensory approach to learning
  19. Small Campus with a Hometown Feel
Western Academy Charter School has been designated by the Florida Department of Education as a High Performing Charter School and has met each of the following state criteria:
  • Received at least two school grades of "A" and no school grade below "B" for the last three years (WACS has been an "A" school since 2006).
  • Received an unqualified opinion on each annual audit in the most recent three years for which such audits are available (WACS financial records are 100% in compliance).
  • Did not receive a financial audit that revealed one or more of the financial emergency conditions set forth in s.218.503, F.S. in the most three recent fiscal years for which audits are available. (WACS has no auditor comments or corrections).