Construction is underway for a new charter school in the northern section of Jacksonville, Florida.
News4Jax reports that Harbour Pointe Charter Academy is expected to open in 2026 and serve 818 students in grades K–8. The city has approved a $10.4 million permit for construction of the campus.
The charter school is being built as more parents are opting out of sending their children to traditional public schools in the Duval County school district.
The school design calls for a two-story building spanning just over 53,000 square feet. The campus will have a turf playfield, a parking lot and space for a future gym.
The school is being funded through a tax-exempt bond, supported by LENDonate, a platform that helps nonprofits raise money from individuals who want to support community projects.
This comes as the school district is facing declining enrollment and budget woes. Administrators are exploring cost-cutting measures — including school consolidations, staff reassignments, and reductions in force.
At the same time, more families are choosing charter and private schools, which is contributing to the drop in public school enrollment.
