North/central Area Alternative Learning Center serves 93 students in grades 3-12.
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 40-59% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North/central Area Alternative Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
North/central Area Alternative Learning Center's student population of 93 students has grown by 78% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
93 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of North/central Area Alternative Learning Center is 0.66, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
37%
Black
40%
21%
White
41%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
How many students attend North/central Area Alternative Learning Center?
93 students attend North/central Area Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of North/central Area Alternative Learning Center students are White, 40% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North/central Area Alternative Learning Center?
North/central Area Alternative Learning Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does North/central Area Alternative Learning Center offer ?
North/central Area Alternative Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 3-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North/central Area Alternative Learning Center part of?
North/central Area Alternative Learning Center is part of Brevard School District.
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