Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy

Serving 181 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 10:1 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 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 181 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy's student population of 181 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
181 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1909
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3645 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
52%
≤10%
52%
≤20%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
37%
Black
82%
21%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.31
60-64%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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 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?
181 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, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy?
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy has a student ration of 10:1, 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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 181 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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