Students enroll in the 9th grade, with limited consideration given to 10th grade transfer students.
All eligible youth in Pinellas County are eligible to apply to attend the SailFuture Academy.
Financial support for
low-income families
All families who are eligible for a Step Up For Students and/or McKay Scholarship receive a full tuition scholarship.
Requires Step Up for Students or McKay Scholarship Approval
Free or Reduced Lunch
Tuition for families who are not eligible is determined using a sliding scale based on family income and expenses.
Transportation Support
After school Programming
All Tuition and Registration Fees
Questions about admission, academics, or scholarships? Feel free to call us anytime. We'd love to hear from you.
+1 (727) 209-7846
admissions@sailfuture.org
SailFuture Academy is a co-ed, year-round school designed to immediately bridge the gap between the classroom and the real world. The SailFuture Academy is located in Saint Petersburg, Florida at 2154 27th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713.
2154 27th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Mon-Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
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