- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Belle Glade, FL
Glades Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Glades Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120150001541
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glades Central High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Belle Glade · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 80.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Glades Central High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glades Central High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Belle Glade, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150001541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Glades Central High School held near 869 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.5 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 120150001541 · Belle Glade, FL High · MID · TRAD
979 enr · 19.2:1 · 80.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Glades Central High School held near 869 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.5 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Glades Central High School 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 979
Glades Central High School
979 students
What this shows Glades Central High School reports 979 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glades Central High School compares
Glades Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.3% | ▲ 54% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 979 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
979
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Florida - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 153 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
White 2.9%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Glades Central High School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glades Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glades Central High School'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 (~979 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glades Central High School
How many students attend Glades Central High School?
Glades Central High School has 979 students enrolled. It is a high school in Belle Glade, FL. CCD year-over-year: 868 (2022-23) → 869 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glades Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glades Central High School is 19.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glades Central High School?
80.3% of students at Glades Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glades Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Glades Central High School is African American at 60.5% of enrollment, in Belle Glade, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glades Central High School?
Glades Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Glades Central High School rank among public schools in Belle Glade?
By Resource Investment Index, Glades Central High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Belle Glade, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Belle Glade on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Glades Central High School, 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.