For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,054 students in Belle Glade, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Belle Glade, FL are Glades Central High School and Crossroads Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belle Glade, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Belle Glade have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Belle Glade, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Glades Central High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Belle Glade, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glades Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Sw Avenue M
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-4400
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Crossroads Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 Sw 12th St
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-8400
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-8400
Gr: 6-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Educational Services Program-west
Alternative School
38811 James Wheeler Way
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 868-5391
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 868-5391
Gr: 5-12 | 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Glades Construction Academy At West Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2625 State Road 715
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 829-4675
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 829-4675
Gr: 8-12
Belle Glade, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Belle Glade Excel Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
555 Sw 16th St
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 257-2510
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 257-2510
Gr: K-5 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Eagle Youth Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2625 State Rd 715
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 992-1071
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 992-1071
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
1001 Sw Avenue M
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-4404
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-4404
Lake Shore Annex Transition (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1102 W Avenue A
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-4000
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
716 S Main St
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-5000
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-5000
Gr: K-6 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
West Area Secondary Intensive Transition (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
541 Rardin Ave
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 996-4994
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 996-4994
Gr: 6-12 | 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Belle Glade, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Belle Glade, FL include Glades Central High School and Crossroads Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Belle Glade?
4 public high schools are located in Belle Glade.
What is the racial composition of students in Belle Glade?
Belle Glade public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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