How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Believers Academy | Palm Beach Lakes High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | West Palm Beach, FL | West Palm Beach, FL |
| School Type | special-ed | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 96 | 2,809 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 21.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.0% | 55.3% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Believers Academy | Palm Beach Lakes High 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 | Believers Academy | Palm Beach Lakes High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12.5% | 4.1% |
| African American | 54.2% | 58.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.2% | 34.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.1% | 1.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Believers Academy | Palm Beach Lakes High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 2 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 313:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 78.7% | 31.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 4 | 378 |
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.