| Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation | |
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| Address | |
| 32555 Innovation Dr Wesley Chapel, Florida 33545 | |
| Coordinates | 28°17′18″N 82°16′24″W / 28.28827476501465°N 82.2733383178711°W / 28.28827476501465; -82.2733383178711 |
| Information | |
| Opened | August 2022 |
| School district | Pasco County |
| Principal | DeeDee Castro |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Color(s) | Red and Gray |
Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation (KRAI) is a four-year STEM high-school located in Wesley Chapel, Florida. KRAI is part of the Pasco County School District.
Kirkland Ranch is a East Pasco School Choice Magnet School, meaning students apply for attendance.
Campus
Kirkland Ranch is a 184,000 square foot building situated on a 150 acre site, designed by Cannon Design and Hepner Architects. The building is two-stories tall and costed $70 million dollars.In the same site, Kirkland Ranch K-8, KRAI's elementary and middle school, is being constructed.
History
Constructed started in 2021, and constructed finished in 2022. The school opened for classes in August of the 2022-2023 school year with about 550 students. In the 2023-2024 school year KRAI had a total of about 720 students, an increase of 170 students the previous year.
Pathways
Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation offers 10 pathways for its students to choose. Each student can take one pathway and each takes up about 1-2 classes a year.
- Applied Cybersecurity & Computer Science Principles
- Applied Robotics
- Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair
- Biomedical Sciences
- Building Trades and Construction Technology
- Diesel Maintenance Technology
- Electricity
- Multimedia Design
- Patient Care Technician
- Welding Technology Fundamentals
Recognitions
List of Principles
| Year Started | Year Ended | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Present | DeeDee Castro |
References
- ^ "Pasco Pathways - Educational Programs and Innovative Options". www.pasco.k12.fl.us. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
- Nager, Gary (2022-08-08). "Kirkland Ranch Academy Of Innovation Is WC's Newest High School!". Neighborhood News. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
- "Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation". Creative Contractors. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
- "Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation opens in Pasco County". Florida Trend. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
- "Pasco County Schools Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation / CannonDesign + Hepner Architects". ArchDaily. 2023-05-22. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
- "Kirkland Ranch K-8". krk8.pasco.k12.fl.us. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
- Correspondent, NICOLE HUTCHESON, Beacon (2023-09-06). "Kirkland Ranch Academy heads into second year primed for more innovation". TampaBeacon.com. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
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