Edward W Bok Academy North in Lake Wales, Florida on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Edward W Bok Academy North is a suburban public school in Lake Wales, Florida that is part of Polk County School District. It serves 726 students in grades 6 - 8. Its teachers have had 10 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

726 Students

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401 N 4th St

Lake Wales, FL 33853 View local requests

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Edward W Bok Academy North Demographics

67%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

55%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Edward W Bok Academy North Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 10, 2026

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