South Area Alternative Learning Center serves 75 students in grades 6-12.
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 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 1% in FL)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Area Alternative Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
South Area Alternative Learning Center's student population of 75 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Area Alternative Learning Center is 0.64, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-49%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)30-39%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
36%
Black
53%
21%
White
23%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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?
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?
75 students attend South Area Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of South Area Alternative Learning Center students are Black, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 12% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does South Area Alternative Learning Center offer ?
South Area Alternative Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is South Area Alternative Learning Center part of?
South Area Alternative Learning Center is part of Brevard School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Second Semester Ends, Last Day for Students
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
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