South Area Alternative Learning Center

South Area Alternative Learning Center serves 67 students in grades 5-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 67 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 40-49% (Top 1% in FL)
  • : 30-39% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

South Area Alternative Learning Center's student population of 67 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
67 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of South Area Alternative Learning Center is 0.70, which is equal to 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)
(10-11)
40-49%
68%
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(10-11)
30-39%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Area Alternative Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
21%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Area Alternative Learning Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
21%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Area Alternative Learning Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
45%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Area Alternative Learning Center and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of South Area Alternative Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Area Alternative Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Area Alternative Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
How many students attend South Area Alternative Learning Center?
67 students attend South Area Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of South Area Alternative Learning Center students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Area Alternative Learning Center?
South Area Alternative Learning Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Area Alternative Learning Center offer ?
South Area Alternative Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is South Area Alternative Learning Center part of?
South Area Alternative Learning Center is part of Brevard School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 67 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 40-49% (Top 1%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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