- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120150008496Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 15/100 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
- 15
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Florida Futures Academy shrank from 140 students in 2022-23 to 113 in 2023-24 (-19.3%).
Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 4.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 120150008496 · West Palm Beach, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
129 enr · 43:1 · 2.9% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Florida Futures Academy shrank from 140 students in 2022-23 to 113 in 2023-24 (-19.3%). Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 4.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Florida Futures Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John I. Leonar
John I. Leonard High School
3,262 students
- Jupiter High S
Jupiter High School
3,122 students
- Park Vista Com
Park Vista Community High School
2,881 students
- Boca Raton Com
Boca Raton Community High School
2,819 students
- Palm Beach Lak
Palm Beach Lakes High School
2,809 students
- This school 129
Florida Futures Academy
129 students
What this shows Florida Futures Academy reports 129 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florida Futures Academy compares
Florida Futures Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,024
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
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.
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
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 3,122
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~129 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 140 (2022-23) → 113 (2023-24), down 27.
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 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.