How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Heritage High School | North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Palm Bay, FL | Merritt Island, FL |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 61 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.5% | 74.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Heritage High School | North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.9% | 32.8% |
| African American | 29.9% | 44.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.4% | 16.4% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Multiracial | 8.8% | 4.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Heritage High School | North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 326.7:1 | 61:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.3% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 123 | 39 |
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 Editorial.