Enrollment
979
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120150001541
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Belle Glade · Resource Index
- 32
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glades Central High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glades Central High School
Glades Central High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Belle Glade, Florida, enrolling 979 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 80.3% of students qualify for free meals, 54% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 979 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 396 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #93.
Its student body is led by African American (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 245 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students) and Jupiter High School (3,122 students) alongside Glades Central High School.
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 Glades Central High School compares
Glades Central High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palm Beach, which includes Glades Central High School.
$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 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
- 3,262
- 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 (~979 students)
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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.
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 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Glades Central High School a good school?
Glades Central High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 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.
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