How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Alternative Program Central | Potentials Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | West Palm Beach, FL | Riviera Beach, FL |
| School Type | alternative | special-ed |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 12 | 49 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 33.3% | 49.0% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Alternative Program Central | Potentials Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,024 | $14,024 |
| District | Palm Beach County School District | Palm Beach County School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Alternative Program Central | Potentials Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16.7% | 30.6% |
| African American | 25.0% | 28.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50.0% | 32.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.3% | 8.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Alternative Program Central | Potentials Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 7.7% | 77.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.