How do these schools compare?
| Metric | MELBOURNE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | NORTH/CENTRAL AREA ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER |
|---|---|---|
| Location | MELBOURNE, FL | MERRITT ISLAND, FL |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 2,210 | 61 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.2:1 | 7.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 26.6% | 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 | MELBOURNE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | NORTH/CENTRAL AREA ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.6% | 32.8% |
| African American | 8.6% | 44.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% | 16.4% |
| Asian | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Multiracial | 6.2% | 4.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | MELBOURNE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | NORTH/CENTRAL AREA ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 442:1 | 61:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.0% | 100.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 220 | 39 |
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.