Success Academy announces first Florida campus opening under Schools of Hope initiative

Success Academy, a well-known charter school network, will open its first Florida campus in Miami. The announcement was made by Governor Ron DeSantis as part of the state’s Schools of Hope initiative. This move aims to provide more educational options for families in areas served by schools that have struggled with low performance.

“Florida leads the nation in educational freedom, and today we are adding to that promise,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “With Success Academy opening in Miami, students will now have access to one of the highest-performing education models in the country. Florida’s families deserve world-class education, and we will continue to make it available to every child no matter their zip code.”

Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas added, “Under Governor DeSantis’ leadership, parents are empowered to choose the educational path that best suits their children's unique needs. Success Academy offers families another high-quality option, backed by a nationally recognized track record of academic excellence and school improvement.”

The Schools of Hope program was established in 2017 with the goal of giving students attending persistently low-performing schools better opportunities for quality education. Nonprofit charter networks known as Hope Operators participate in this program; they have demonstrated success working with low-income families and removing barriers to high-quality education. The program is designed to help close achievement gaps between low-income students and others.

Governor DeSantis has supported expanding educational choices through new laws and initiatives aimed at increasing options for students and their families.

For more information about the Florida Department of Education, visit www.fldoe.org.