Palm Beach Regional Detention Center serves 51 students in grades 4-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% 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: 4-12
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Palm Beach Regional Detention Center's student population of 51 students has grown by 88% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
51 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Palm Beach Regional Detention Center is 0.55, 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)
(09-10)<50%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
63%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
<50%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)9.8%
35.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palm Beach Regional Detention Center?
The graduation rate of Palm Beach Regional Detention Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Palm Beach Regional Detention Center?
51 students attend Palm Beach Regional Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Palm Beach Regional Detention Center students are Black, 19% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Palm Beach Regional Detention Center?
Palm Beach Regional Detention Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palm Beach Regional Detention Center offer ?
Palm Beach Regional Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Palm Beach Regional Detention Center part of?
Palm Beach Regional Detention Center is part of Palm Beach School District.
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