Glades Central Community High School is a high school in Belle Glade, Florida. In the 2014–15 school year, its enrollment numbered 992 students. The school was a football powerhouse.
Serving 869 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 27% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to 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 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 869 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 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:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Glades Central High School's student population of 869 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
869 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1970
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Glades Central High School 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 Glades Central High School is 0.51, 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
#3325 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
37%
37%
Black
60%
21%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glades Central High School's ranking?
Glades Central High School is ranked #3325 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Glades Central High School often compared to?
Glades Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pahokee Middle-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30% 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 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Glades Central High School?
869 students attend Glades Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Glades Central High School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glades Central High School?
Glades Central High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Glades Central High School offer ?
Glades Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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