Serving 31 students in grades 6-12, Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility's student population of 31 students has declined by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2624 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
19%
36%
Black
58%
21%
White
16%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility's ranking?
Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility is ranked #2624 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility?
The graduation rate of Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility?
31 students attend Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility?
Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility offer ?
Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility part of?
Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility is part of Palm Beach School District.
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