Glades Central High School

1001 Sw Avenue M
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 963 students in grades 9-12, Glades Central High School 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 12% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 963 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Glades Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Glades Central High School's student population of 963 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
963 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Glades Central High School 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 Glades Central High School is 0.50, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#3501 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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12%
48%
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26%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
34%
36%
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Black
62%
21%
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White
3%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
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4%
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0.50
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85-89%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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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 Glades Central High School's ranking?
Glades Central High School is ranked #3501 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glades Central High School?
The graduation rate of Glades Central High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Glades Central High School?
963 students attend Glades Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Glades Central High School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glades Central High School?
Glades Central High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Glades Central High School offer ?
Glades Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Glades Central High School part of?
Glades Central High School is part of Palm Beach School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 963 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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