- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pompano Beach, FL
Cypress Run Alternative Center
Federal NCES profile for Cypress Run Alternative Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018002593
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 92
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cypress Run Alternative Center earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 15
- schools in Pompano Beach · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 85.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cypress Run Alternative Center has class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cypress Run Alternative Center ranks #3 of 15 schools in Pompano Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018002593 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Cypress Run Alternative Center shrank from 193 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (-23.8%).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 120018002593 · Pompano Beach, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
150 enr · 10.7:1 · 85.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Cypress Run Alternative Center shrank from 193 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (-23.8%). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Cypress Run Alternative Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress Bay Hi
Cypress Bay High School
4,579 students
- Western High S
Western High School
3,510 students
- Marjory Stonem
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
3,089 students
- Coral Glades H
Coral Glades High School
2,843 students
- West Broward H
West Broward High School
2,492 students
- This school 150
Cypress Run Alternative Center
150 students
What this shows Cypress Run Alternative Center reports 150 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cypress Run Alternative Center compares
Cypress Run Alternative Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 40% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.5% | ▲ 64% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
150
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 7% in Florida - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
86.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,121
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 42 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 46.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
White 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, Cypress Run Alternative Center is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cypress Run Alternative Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cypress Run Alternative Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,510
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,843
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~150 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cypress Run Alternative Center
How many students attend Cypress Run Alternative Center?
Cypress Run Alternative Center has 150 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Pompano Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 193 (2022-23) → 147 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cypress Run Alternative Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Cypress Run Alternative Center is 10.7:1, which is 40% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cypress Run Alternative Center?
85.5% of students at Cypress Run Alternative Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cypress Run Alternative Center?
The largest demographic group at Cypress Run Alternative Center is African American at 83.3% of enrollment, in Pompano Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cypress Run Alternative Center?
Cypress Run Alternative Center has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cypress Run Alternative Center rank among schools in Pompano Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Cypress Run Alternative Center ranks #3 of 15 schools in Pompano Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pompano Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Cypress Run Alternative Center, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Western High School (3,510 students), and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (3,089 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.