South Area Alternative Learning Center serves 68 students in grades 1-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Area Alternative Learning Center's student population of 68 students has grown by 257% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
68 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Area Alternative Learning Center is 0.72, which is more 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)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)30-39%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
19%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted89.7%
27.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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?
68 students attend South Area Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of South Area Alternative Learning Center students are Black, 34% of students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Area Alternative Learning Center?
South Area Alternative Learning Center has a student ration of 11:1, 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 1-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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