EB-5 Charter School Projects

A charter school is a tuition-free public school for primary and secondary education funded by the government and operates under a performance contract (between the school and a sponsor) which obligates the school to meet the academic and financial achievement goals.

The government of Florida State fully supports the establishment of charter schools, making them one of the fastest growing school choice options. The state has passed its own charter law in 1996, to ensure that students have access to the best charter schools, and the number of charter schools in Florida has grown to over 640 ever since.

Project Phase 1: Cooper City Charter School (sold out)  
Renaissance Charter School at Cooper City

Location: Cooper City, Florida
Opening date (beginning of school year) : August 2012
Grades: K -8
Number of students: 1179 Students
Total project cost: $13.8 million
Number of investors: 20 immigrant investors
Loan from investors: $10 million
Estimated job creation: 360 jobs
School’s website: http://www.recscoopercity.org



Project Phase 2: Homestead Charter School (sold out)  
Miami Arts Charter School

Location: Homestead, Florida
Opening date (beginning of school year) : August 2014
Grades: 6-12
Number of students:1756 Students
Total project cost: $16.2 million
Number of investors: 24 immigrant investors
Loan from investors: $12 million
Estimated job creation: 350 jobs
School’s website: http://miamiartscharter.net/



Project Phase 3: Wellington Charter School (sold out)  
Renaissance Charter School at Wellington

Location: Wellington, Florida
Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2014
Grades: K-8
Number of students: 568 Students
Total project cost: $18.5 million
Number of investors: 27 immigrant investors
Loan from investors: $13.5 million
Estimated job creation: 419 jobs
School’s website: http://www.wellingtoncharter.org/



Project Phase 4: Orlando Charter School (sold out)  
Renaissance Charter School at Goldenrod

Location: Orlando, Florida
Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2015
Grades: K-8
Number of students: 1077 Students
Total project cost: $16.5 million
Number of investors: 25 immigrant investors
Loan from investors: $12.5 million
Estimated job creation: 353 jobs
School’s website:   http://goldenrodcharter.org/



Project Phase 5: Olympic Charter School (sold out)  
Acclaim Academy Charter School

Location: Orlando (Olympic), Florida
Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2014
Grades: TBD
Number of students: 800
Total project cost: $18.7 million
Number of investors: 28 immigrant investors
Loan from investors: $14 million
Estimated job creation: 426 jobs



Project Phase 6: Sarasota Charter School (sold out)
Avant Garde Academy

Location: Sarasota, Florida
Estimated opening date(beginning of school year): August 2016
Grades: TBD
Total project cost: $7.5 million
Number of investors: 12 immigrant investors
Loan from investors: $6 million
Estimated job creation: 171 jobs




Project Phase 7: Kissimmee Charter School (sold out)  
Avant Garde Academy of Osceola

Location: Kissimmee, Florida
Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2014
Grades: 6-12
Number of students : 604 Students
Total project cost: $15.5 million
Number of investors: 23 immigrant investors
Loan from investors: $11.5 million
Estimated job creation: 333 jobs
School’s website:   http://avantgardeacademy.org/



Project Phase 8: Lake Worth Charter School (sold out)  
Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm

Location: Lake Worth, Florida
Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2014
Grades: K-8
Number of students: 950 Students
Total project cost: $14.7 million
Number of investors: 22 immigrant investors
Loan from investors: $11 million
Estimated job creation: 329 jobs
School’s website:   http://www.centralpalmcharter.org/



Project Phase 9: Hollywood Charter School (sold out)  
Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy

Location: Hollywood, Florida
Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2015
Grades: 6-12
Number of students: 480 Students
Total project cost: $10.3 million
Number of investors: 15 immigrant investors
Loan from investors: $7.5 million
Estimated job creation: 179 jobs
School’s website:   http://bengamlapreparatoryacademy.org/



Project Phase 10: McKinley Charter School (sold out)  
Avant Garde Academy of Broward 

Location: McKinley, Florida
Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2015
Grades: K-12
Number of students: 1560 Students
Total project cost: $27.5 million
Number of investors: 41 immigrant investors
Loan from investors: $20.5 million
Estimated job creation: 598 jobs
School’s website:   http://agabroward.org/



Project Phase 11: Boynton Beach Charter School (sold out)  
Somerset Academy Canyons Charter school

Location: Boynton Beach, Florida
Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2014
Grades: 6-12
Number of students: 1611 Students
Total project cost: $23 million
Number of investors: 34 immigrant investors
Loan from investors: $17 million
Estimated job creation: 426 jobs
School’s website:   http://www.somersetcanyons.com/



Project Phase 12: Sunrise Charter School (sold out)  
Franklin Academy Charter School 

Location: Sunrise, Florida
Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2015
Grades: K-8
Number of students: 1374 students
Total project cost: $19.1 million
Number of investors: 23 immigrant investors
Loan from investors: $11.5 million
Estimated job creation: 435 jobs
School’s website:   http://sun.franklin-academy.org/



Project Phase 12 B: Jacksonville Charter School (sold out) 
North Jacksonville Stem Academy

Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Estimated Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2018
Grades: K-8
Estimated Number of students: 900
Total project cost: $19.06 million
Number of investors: 29 immigrant investors
Loan from investors: $14.5 million
Estimated job creation: 290 jobs



Project Phase 12 C: Pembroke Pines Charter School (sold out)  
Franklin Academy Charter School

Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida
Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2016
Grades: 6-12
Number of students: 1408 Students
Total project cost: $41.9 million
Number of investors: 60 immigrant investors
Loan from investors: $30 million
Estimated job creation: 716 jobs
website:   http://www.franklin-academy.org/

 

Project Phase 14: Somerset Oaks charter school (sold out)  
Somerset Oaks Academy

Location: Homestead
Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2015
Grades: K-6
Number of students: 580 STUDENTS
Estimated Jobs Creation: 145 Jobs
School’s website: www.somersetoaks.com

Project Phase 15: Soho Charter School (sold out)  
Somerset Academy South Homestead

Location: Homestead, Florida
Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2015
Grades: 6-12
Number of students: 510 Students
Total project cost: $14 million
Number of investors: 21 immigrant investors
Loan from investors: $10.5 million
Estimated job creation: 273 jobs
School’s website:   http://www.somersetacademysh.com/



Project Phase 16: McIntosh Charter School (sold out)  
Independence Academy 

Location: Dover, Florida
Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2015
Grades: K-8
Number of students: 1183 Students
Total project cost: $13.02 million
Number of investors: 12 immigrant investors
Loan from investors: $6 million
Estimated job creation: 155 jobs
School’s website: https://www.iacademies.com/ 



Project Phase 17: Pinellas/St-Mark Charter School (sold out)  
Athenian Academy Charter School

Location: Clearwater, Florida
Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2015
Grades: K-8
Number of students: 507 Students
Total project cost: $7.3 million
Number of investors: 7 immigrant investors
Loan from investors: $3.5 million
Estimated job creation: 88 jobs
School’s website:   https://www.athenianacademy.org/



Project Phase 18: Pinecrest Academy (sold out)  
Pinecrest Glades Academy

Location: Miami, Florida
Estimated Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2016
Grades: K-12
Number of students: 586 Students
Total project cost: $26.6 million
Number of investors: 40 immigrant investors
Loan from investors: $20 million
Estimated job creation: 541 jobs
School’s website:   http://www.pinecrestglades.org



Project Phase 19: South Pinecrest Charter School (sold out)  
Pinecrest Glades Academy

Location: Miami, Florida
Estimated Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2016
Grades: K-12
Number of students: 319 Students
Total project cost: $12.2 million
Number of investors: 18 immigrant investors
Loan from investors: $9 million
Estimated job creation: 255 jobs
School’s website:   http://www.pinecrestglades.org



Project Phase 20: Ocoee Charter School (sold out)  

Location: Orlando, Florida
Estimated Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2016
Grades: K-5
Number of students: 220 Students
Total project cost: $7.25 million
Number of investors: 10 immigrant investors
Loan from investors: $5 million
Estimated job creation: 131 jobs
School’s website:   http://www.mykidscc.org



Project Phase 21: SW Miami Charter School (sold out)  
Academir Preparatory Academy

Location: Miami, Florida
Estimated Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2016
Grades: K-8
Number of students: 706 Students
Total project cost: $8.07 million
Number of investors: 13 immigrant investors
Loan from investors: $6.5 million
Estimated job creation: 208 jobs
School’s website:   http://www.academircharterschoolpreparatory.com/





Project Phase 22: McKinley 2 Charter School (sold out)  
Avant Garde Academy of Broward

Location: Hollywood, Florida
Estimated Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2016
Grades: K-12/ 1269 Students
Total project cost: $8.6 million
Number of investors: 13 immigrant investors
Loan from investors: $6.5 million
Estimated job creation: 190 jobs
School’s website:   http://agabroward.org



Project Phase 23: Orlando Prep Charter School (sold out)  
Orange County Preparatory Academy 

Location: Orange County, Florida
Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2016
Grades: K-8
Number of students: 427 Students
Total project cost: $12.69 million
Number of investors: 14 immigrant investors
Loan from investors: $7 million
Estimated job creation: 156 jobs
School’s website:   http://www.orangecountyprep.com



Project Phase 24: Delray Charter School (sold out)  
Bridgeprep Academy Palm Beach Campus 

Location:9085 Happy Hallow Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446 
Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2017
Grades: K-12
Number of students: 188 students 
Total project cost: $34.5 million
Number of investors: 60 immigrant investors
Loan from investors: $30 million
Estimated job creation: 819 jobs
School’s website:   http://www.bridgeprepacademy.com



Project Phase 25: Bloomingdale Charter School (sold out)  
Bridgeprep Academy Tampa Riverview Campus

Location: Hillsborough Country, Florida
Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2017
Grades: K-12
Number of studens: 636 students 
Total project cost: $23.73 million
Number of investors: 34 immigrant investors
Loan from investors: $17 million
Estimated job creation: 423 jobs
School’s website:   http://www.bridgeprepacademy.com



Project Phase 26: Galileo Charter School (sold out)  
Galileo school for gifted learning 

Location: Seminole County, Florida
Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2016
Grades: K-8
Number of students:579 Students
Total project cost: $8 million
Number of investors: 12 immigrant investors
Loan from investors: $6 million
Estimated job creation: 142 jobs
School's website: http://www.galileogiftedschool.org



Project Phase 27: La Costabridgeprep Charter School (sold out) 
Academy Orlando Campus 

Location: Orange County, Florida
Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2016
Grades: K-8
Number of students: 346 Students
Total project cost: $7.82 million
Number of investors: 12 immigrant investors
Loan from investors: $6 million
Estimated job creation: 140 jobs
School's website: http://baorlando.bridgeprepacademy.com



Project Phase 28: Atlantic Charter School (sold out)  
Bridge Prep Academy Duval

Location: Duval County, Florida
Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2017
Grades: K-12
Number of students: 1550
Total project cost: $23.08 million
Number of investors: 37 immigrant investors
Loan from investors: $18.5 million
Estimated job creation: 424 jobs
School's website: http://www.bridgeprepacademy.com/



Project Phase 29: St Lucie Charter School (sold out) 
Somerset College Preparatory Academy 

Location: California Blvd, Florida
Opening date (beginning of school year):  August 2016
Grades: 6-12
Number of students: 686 Students
Estimated job creation: 326 jobs
Total project cost: $ 18.55 million
Number of investors: 21 immigrant investors
Loan from investors: $10.5 million
School's website: http://www.cpatc.org/



Project Phase 30: River City Charter School  (sold out) 
River City Charter School (Jacksonville, Florida)

Location: Augustine, Florida
Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2016
Grades: K-8
Number of students:572 Students
Estimated job creation: 226 jobs
Total project cost: $ 12.278 million
Number of investors: 15 immigrant investors
Loan from investors: $7.5 million
School's website: http://www.rivercityscience.org/



Project Phase 31: Summit Charter School  (sold out) 
Somerset Academy Lakes (K-5) Slam Palm Beach (6-8)

Location :2845 Summit Blvd , WPB 33406
Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2016
Grades: K-8
Number of students: 138 Students
Number of investors: 21 immigrant investors
Loan from investors: $10.5 million
Estimated job creation: 327 jobs
School's website: http://www.somersetacademylakes.com/



Project Phase 32: Citrus Park Charter School(sold out)    

Location: Tampa, Florida
Estimated Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2017
Grades: 6-12
Estimated job creation: 343
Total project cost: $ 13.2 million
Number of investors: 15 immigrant investorLoan from investors: $7.5 million
School's website: http://www.slamtampa.com/ Project Phase 33: Soho Phase 2  Charter School (sold out)      
Somerset Academy Charter South Homestead school 

Location: South Homestead (SoHo), Florida
Estimated Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2018
Grades: 6-12 
Number of students: 338
Estimated job creation: 143
School's website: http://www.somersetacademysh.com/ Project Phase 34: Winter Garden (sold out)  
Innovation Montessori  Ocoee

Location: Winter Garden, Florida
Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2018
Grades: Pre-K to 8
Number of students: 405 Students 
Estimated job creation: 162
Total project cost: $ 11.3 million
Number of investors: 14 immigrant investors
Loan from investors: $7 million
School's website: http://innovationmontessori.com/ Project Phase 35: Osceola Charter school  (sold out)  
Mater Palms Academy

Location: Kissimmee, Florida
Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2017
Grades: K-8
Number of students: 251 students 
Estimated job creation: 184 
School's website: http://www.materpalms.com/
Project Phase 36: Minneola Charter school (sold out)  
Pinecrest Lakes Academy

Location: Minneola, Florida
Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2017
Grades: K - 8
Number of students: 419 students 
Estimated job creation: 196
Total project cost: $ 9.49 million
Number of investors: 15 immigrant investors
Loan from investors: $7.5 million
School's website: http://www.pinecrestlakesacademy.com/



Project Phase 37: Southland charter school (sold out)  
Academir Preparatory Academy

Location: Miami, Florida
Estimated Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2018
Grades: K-8
Number of students: 650
Estimated Jobs Creation: 173
School's Website: www.academircharterschoolpreparatory.com
 
Location: Miami, Florida
Estimated Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2018
Grades: K-8
Number of students: 650 students
Estimated job creation: 173
School's website: www.galileogiftedschool.org
Location: Sanford, Florida
Estimated Opening date (beginning of school year): August 2019
Grades: K-8
Number of students: 776 students
Estimated job creation: 207
Total project cost: $21.3 million 
School's website: www.galileogiftedschool.org