Serving 12 students in grades 4-12, Alternative Program Central ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Alternative Program Central ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
37%
Black
33%
21%
White
17%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
25%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alternative Program Central?
The graduation rate of Alternative Program Central is 21-39%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Alternative Program Central?
12 students attend Alternative Program Central.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Alternative Program Central students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Two or more races, and 17% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alternative Program Central?
Alternative Program Central has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alternative Program Central offer ?
Alternative Program Central offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alternative Program Central part of?
Alternative Program Central is part of Palm Beach School District.
In what neighborhood is Alternative Program Central located?
Alternative Program Central is located in the Northwood neighborhood of West Palm Beach, FL.
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