How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Crossroads Academy | Glades Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Belle Glade, FL | Belle Glade, FL |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 163 | 979 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.5:1 | 21.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 77.9% | 70.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Crossroads Academy | Glades Central 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 | Crossroads Academy | Glades Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| African American | 79.8% | 60.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.0% | 35.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Crossroads Academy | Glades Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 3 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 79:1 | 241:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 74.3% | 25.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 4 | 28 |
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.