Serving 120 students in grades 5-12, Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 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 (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy's student population of 120 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
120 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1909
School Rankings
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy 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 Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy is 0.31, 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
#3645 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
38%
Black
82%
21%
White
3%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
42%
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 is Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy's ranking?
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy is ranked #3645 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy?
The graduation rate of Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy is 60-64%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy?
120 students attend Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy?
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy offer ?
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy part of?
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy is part of Palm Beach School District.
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