SailFuture Academy: College prep high school in St. Petersburg for grades 8–12 with specialized support for learning differences and ADHD
SailFuture Academy is a college and career-prep high school in Saint Petersburg, FL serving grades 8–12 with dedicated support for students with learning differences and ADHD. The school's project-based entrepreneurship curriculum is designed to engage students in real-world problem-solving while building confidence and practical skills—an approach that works well for learners who thrive with hands-on, applied learning rather than traditional classroom instruction.
With an average class size of 14 students and a faculty-to-student ratio that allows for individualized attention, SailFuture provides a structured yet flexible environment. The school explicitly supports dyslexia, mild learning differences, and ADD/ADHD through dedicated learning difference programs and ADD/ADHD support services. Students benefit from early career exploration and mentorship opportunities that help them envision post-secondary pathways—a critical advantage for teens with learning disabilities planning for life after high school.
Tuition is $22,000 annually, with 90% of families receiving financial assistance. The school offers Step Up for Students scholarships and the SailFuture Opportunity Scholarship to make enrollment accessible. Admissions are rolling with deadlines in March, May, and beyond. For more information, contact Admissions Director Hunter Thompson at (727) 209-7846 or visit sailfuture.org/academy.
At a Glance
Grades8-12
Students150
Class Size14:1 ratio
Tuition$22,000
Fin. Aid90% receive aid
Est.2021
DeadlineMar. 1 / May. 1 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
School Information
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $22,000 |
| Tuition Notes | The majority of our applicant families receive financial assistance, and we are committed to providing scholarship opportunities to those in need. Most families take advantage of two scholarships, the Step Up for Students scholarship and the SailFuture Opportunity Scholarship. |
| Total Students | 150 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 25 |
| Average Class Size | 14 |
| Grades Offered | 8-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Hunter Thompson |
| Admissions Associate | Hunter Thompson |
| Admission Deadline | Mar. 1 / May. 1 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 60 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 90 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 40 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia / Mild Learning DifferencesAttention Defic
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Sailing |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Contact the school
(727) 209-78462154 27th Avenue N, Saint Petersburg, Florida 33713
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