Serving 150 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Cypress Run Alternative Center 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cypress Run Alternative Center's student population of 150 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
150 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cypress Run Alternative Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cypress Run Alternative Center is 0.30, 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
#2805 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
13%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
83%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cypress Run Alternative Center's ranking?
Cypress Run Alternative Center is ranked #2805 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Cypress Run Alternative Center often compared to?
Cypress Run Alternative Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Charles Drew Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cypress Run Alternative Center?
The graduation rate of Cypress Run Alternative Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cypress Run Alternative Center?
150 students attend Cypress Run Alternative Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Cypress Run Alternative Center students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cypress Run Alternative Center?
Cypress Run Alternative Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cypress Run Alternative Center offer ?
Cypress Run Alternative Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cypress Run Alternative Center part of?
Cypress Run Alternative Center is part of Broward School District.
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