How do these schools compare?
| Metric | ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM CENTRAL | PALM BEACH LAKES HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | WEST PALM BEACH, FL |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 12 | 2,809 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 23.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.1% | 69.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM CENTRAL | PALM BEACH LAKES HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,596 | $14,596 |
| District | PALM BEACH | PALM BEACH |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM CENTRAL | PALM BEACH LAKES HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16.7% | 4.1% |
| African American | 25.0% | 58.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50.0% | 34.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 8.3% | 1.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM CENTRAL | PALM BEACH LAKES HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 2 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 351.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.7% | 31.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 378 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.