Alternative Program Central
Tel:
(561) 681-5908
Alternative Program Central serves 13 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Alternative Program Central places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
Alternative Program Central's student population of 13 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 13 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Alternative Program Central is 0.65, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | <50% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | <50% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 33% |
| Black | 31% | 22% |
| White | 46% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.70 |
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Graduation Rate | <50% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palm Beach School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Alternative Program Central is Palm Beach Regional Detention Center (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Palm Beach Palm Beach Regional Detention Center Alternative School
Grades: 4-12 | 46 students
0.0 miles
1100 45th St Ste A
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 357-5930 0.0 4-12 46 - West Palm Beach Highridge Family Center Alternative School
Grades: 3-12 | 32 students
0.4 miles
4400 N Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 494-0015 0.4 3-12 32 - West Palm Beach Northmore Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 548 students
0.4 miles
4111 N Terrace Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 494-1700 0.4 PK-5 548 - West Palm Beach West Riviera Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 627 students
1.0 miles
1057 W 6th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 494-1900 1.0 PK-5 627 - West Palm Beach Bak Middle School Of The Arts Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 1,381 student
1.1 miles
1725 Echo Lake Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 882-3870 1.1 6-8 1,381
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