- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Palm Beach, FL
Alternative Program Central
Federal NCES profile for Alternative Program Central, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150003648
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alternative Program Central earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of Florida schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #23 of 33
- schools in West Palm Beach · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- small classes for Florida
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Alternative Program Central has class sizes smaller than 89% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative Program Central ranks #23 of 33 schools in West Palm Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150003648 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Alternative Program Central shrank from 13 students in 2022-23 to 12 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-1 students YoY 120150003648 · West Palm Beach, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
12 enr · 12:1 · 23.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Alternative Program Central shrank from 13 students in 2022-23 to 12 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Alternative Program Central in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John I. Leonar
John I. Leonard High School
3,262 students
- Jupiter High S
Jupiter High School
3,122 students
- Park Vista Com
Park Vista Community High School
2,881 students
- Boca Raton Com
Boca Raton Community High School
2,819 students
- Palm Beach Lak
Palm Beach Lakes High School
2,809 students
- This school 12
Alternative Program Central
12 students
What this shows Alternative Program Central reports 12 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alternative Program Central compares
Alternative Program Central is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 33% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 56% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 12 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
12
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 11% in Florida - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,024
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
African American 25.0%
White 16.7%
Two or More 8.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Alternative Program Central is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alternative Program Central Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alternative Program Central's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,819
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~12 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alternative Program Central
How many students attend Alternative Program Central?
Alternative Program Central has 12 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in West Palm Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 13 (2022-23) → 12 (2023-24), down 1.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alternative Program Central?
The student-teacher ratio at Alternative Program Central is 12:1, which is 33% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alternative Program Central?
23.1% of students at Alternative Program Central are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alternative Program Central?
The largest demographic group at Alternative Program Central is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment, in West Palm Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alternative Program Central?
Alternative Program Central has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alternative Program Central rank among schools in West Palm Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative Program Central ranks #23 of 33 schools in West Palm Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Palm Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Alternative Program Central, Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students), Jupiter High School (3,122 students), and Park Vista Community High School (2,881 students). See the Palm Beach district page for the complete list.