Seagull Academy
Tel:
(561) 540-8110
- Seagull Academy serves 43 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Seagull Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
Seagull Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Seagull Academy's student population of 43 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
| School Type | Special education school / Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 43 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Seagull Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Seagull Academy is 0.60, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #2125 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 58% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 32% |
| Black | 54% | 22% |
| White | 27% | 39% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.70 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palm Beach School District | |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 3 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Bowling, Track and Field |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
Seagull Academy for Independent Living, or SAIL, is a charter
school serving the unique needs of students with significant
intellectual disabilities that include significant learning
challenges. Established in 2002, SAIL offers an educational program
that blends traditional academics with practical life and
vocational skills. Our ultimate goal is for all of our students to
realize their life`s full potential.
SAIL is a charter school for middle and high school students operated under contract with the Palm Beach County school system and a division ofSeagull Services, a non-profit organization serving the greater Palm Beach area since 1979.At SAIL, we are committed to providing a comprehensive, individualized education program for each of our students, utilizing a holistic approach to advancement in academic as well aslife skills,social skills,andjob skills.
Ourcurriculumincorporates the basics of traditional academics into a broad-based program of practical skills. Each classroom at SAIL employs innovative teaching methods that allow students to learn through hands-on, manipulative activities. The maximum ratio in each classroom is 1 staff member for every 7 students to allow for the individualized learning environment that makes the Seagull difference.
SAIL students have access to:
SAIL is a charter school for middle and high school students operated under contract with the Palm Beach County school system and a division ofSeagull Services, a non-profit organization serving the greater Palm Beach area since 1979.At SAIL, we are committed to providing a comprehensive, individualized education program for each of our students, utilizing a holistic approach to advancement in academic as well aslife skills,social skills,andjob skills.
Ourcurriculumincorporates the basics of traditional academics into a broad-based program of practical skills. Each classroom at SAIL employs innovative teaching methods that allow students to learn through hands-on, manipulative activities. The maximum ratio in each classroom is 1 staff member for every 7 students to allow for the individualized learning environment that makes the Seagull difference.
SAIL students have access to:
- Academics
- Vocational Training
- Internships
- Job Coaching
- Training in independent living skills, self-determination, and social/personal skills
- Music and Art classes
- Family Support ServicesBehavioral Therapy Services
- Speech Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Positive Reinforcement
- Field trips
- Extra-curricular activities
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Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Seagull Academy is South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Barton Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lake Worth Barton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 911 students
0.4 miles
1700 Barton Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 540-9100 0.4 PK-5 911 - Lake Worth South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 58 students
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Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 202-0600 0.4 6-12 58 - Lake Worth Palm Beach Maritime Academy High School Charter School
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Lake Worth, FL 33462
(561) 578-5700 0.8 9-12 166 - Lake Worth Palm Beach School For Autism Special Education School
Charter School
Grades: PK-12 | 325 students
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8480 Lantana Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33467
(561) 533-9917 0.9 PK-12 325 - Lake Worth South Grade Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 805 students
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716 S K St
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 202-9400 0.9 PK-5 805
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