For the 2025 school year, there are 384 alternative public schools serving 44,077 students in Florida.
The top ranked alternative public schools in Florida are Hope School, Secondary Student Success Center 802 and Alee Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florida alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative 51±¬ÁÏs in Florida (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hope School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2958 Cherokee Street
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9616
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9616
Gr: PK-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Secondary Student Success Center 802
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Alee Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1705 E County Road 44
Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 357-9426
Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 357-9426
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Amikids Miami-dade South
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1820 Arthur Lamb Jr Rd
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 363-6160
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 363-6160
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Stewart Treatment Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3875 Tiger Bay Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Turner/guilford/knight
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Sw 26th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
(754) 321-7550
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
(754) 321-7550
Gr: 6-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Worthington High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1711 Worthington Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(407) 615-0370
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(407) 615-0370
Gr: 9-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 58:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 S.w. 3oth Avenue
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 202-0600
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 202-0600
Gr: 6-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Camp E-nini Hassee
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7027 E Stagecoach Tr
Floral City, FL 34436
(888) 726-3883
Floral City, FL 34436
(888) 726-3883
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Esteem Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12301 Warrior Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 521-2358
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 521-2358
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Northern Palms Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13251 North Cleveland Ave
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 997-9987
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 997-9987
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1313.
Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1549
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1549
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #14 - 3714. - 37.
Beta
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4680 Lake Underhill Rd
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 277-1942
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 277-1942
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #14 - 3714. - 37.
Broward Youth Treatment Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8301 S Palm Dr
Hollywood, FL 33025
(954) 962-1088
Hollywood, FL 33025
(954) 962-1088
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #14 - 3714. - 37.
Cope Center North
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9950 Nw 19th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 836-3300
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 836-3300
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #14 - 3714. - 37.
Crestview Youth Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4448 Straight Line Rd
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7177
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7177
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #14 - 3714. - 37.
Crestview Youth Academy (Non Secure)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4449 Straight Line Rd
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 833-3012
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 833-3012
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students
Rank: #14 - 3714. - 37.
Dave Thomas Education Center West
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4690 Coconut Creek Pkwy
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(754) 321-6750
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(754) 321-6750
Gr: 6-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #14 - 3714. - 37.
Devereux Treatment Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6147 Christian Way
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 296-5300
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 296-5300
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #14 - 3714. - 37.
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10225 Sw 147th Ter
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 233-1044
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 233-1044
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #14 - 3714. - 37.
Duval Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7500 Ricker Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 777-0100
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 777-0100
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #14 - 3714. - 37.
Falkenburg Road Jail
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 N Falkenburg Rd
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7472
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7472
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #14 - 3714. - 37.
Highbanks Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
336 E Highbanks Rd
Debary, FL 32713
(386) 822-7896
Debary, FL 32713
(386) 822-7896
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #14 - 3714. - 37.
Highridge Family Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4400 N Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 494-0015
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 494-0015
Gr: 3-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #14 - 3714. - 37.
Hillsborough Girls Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9506 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 630-4513
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 630-4513
Gr: 4-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #14 - 3714. - 37.
Impact Halfway House
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4501 Lannie Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 374-1733
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 374-1733
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #14 - 3714. - 37.
Jann Mann Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16101 Nw 44th Ct
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-0855
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-0855
Gr: 1-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #14 - 3714. - 37.
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 694-4444
Gr: 6-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #14 - 3714. - 37.
Lake Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9504 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7240
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7240
Gr: 4-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #14 - 3714. - 37.
Lake Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 N Georgia Ave
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
(352) 742-6985
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
(352) 742-6985
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #14 - 3714. - 37.
Miami Youth Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #14 - 3714. - 37.
Palm Beach County Jail
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3228 Gun Club Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 681-5908
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 681-5908
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #14 - 3714. - 37.
Riverview Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 N Wild Olive Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 239-6210
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 239-6210
Gr: K-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #14 - 3714. - 37.
Tampa Residential Facility
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9508 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 740-3630
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 740-3630
Gr: 6-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public schools in Florida?
The top ranked alternative public schools in Florida include Hope School, Secondary Student Success Center 802 and Alee Academy Charter School.
How many alternative public schools are located in Florida?
384 alternative public schools are located in Florida.
What is the racial composition of students in Florida?
Florida alternative public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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