Enrollment
129
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · West Palm Beach, FL
Florida Futures Academy
Federal NCES profile for Florida Futures Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120150008496Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florida Futures Academy earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 8
- high schools in West Palm Beach · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 43:1
- large classes for Florida
- 2.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Florida Futures Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florida Futures Academy ranks #8 of 8 high schools in West Palm Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150008496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
43:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+142% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-94% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Florida Futures Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Florida Futures Academy
Florida Futures Academy is a lower-poverty, small charter high school in West Palm Beach, Florida, enrolling 129 students.
Class loads run heavy: 43:1 is larger than about 98% of Florida schools and 142% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.9% free-meal eligibility runs 94% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 129 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 37 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #35, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 57/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students) and Jupiter High School (3,122 students) alongside Florida Futures Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Florida Futures Academy compares
Florida Futures Academy on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 43:1 | ▲ 142% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.9% | ▼ 94% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 129 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
43:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
129
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
43:1
students per teacher
- 142% above state mean
Top 98% in Florida - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,727
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 56.6%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
White 11.6%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Florida Futures Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palm Beach, which includes Florida Futures Academy.
$12,727
Per student
+14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.0%
State 21.7%
Federal 15.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Florida Futures Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florida Futures Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,819
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~129 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Florida Futures Academy
How many students attend Florida Futures Academy?
Florida Futures Academy has 129 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Palm Beach, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florida Futures Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Florida Futures Academy is 43:1, which is 142% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 174% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Florida Futures Academy?
2.9% of students at Florida Futures Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florida Futures Academy?
The largest demographic group at Florida Futures Academy is African American at 56.6% of enrollment, in West Palm Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florida Futures Academy?
Florida Futures Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Florida Futures Academy rank among high schools in West Palm Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Florida Futures Academy ranks #8 of 8 high schools in West Palm Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in West Palm Beach on the city page.
Is Florida Futures Academy a good school?
Florida Futures Academy earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Florida Futures Academy, Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students), Jupiter High School (3,122 students), and Park Vista Community High School (2,881 students). See the Palm Beach district page for the complete list.
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