- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Merritt Island, FL
North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 74/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120015002052
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Merritt Island · Resource Index
- 74
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center ranks #1 of 6 schools in Merritt Island, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120015002052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center grew from 54 students in 2022-23 to 93 in 2023-24 (+72.2%).
Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 120015002052 · Merritt Island, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
61 enr · 8.7:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 74
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center grew from 54 students in 2022-23 to 93 in 2023-24 (+72.2%). Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Viera High Sch
Viera High School
2,334 students
- Melbourne Seni
Melbourne Senior High School
2,210 students
- Bayside High S
Bayside High School
2,122 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,960 students
- Odyssey Charte
Odyssey Charter School
1,917 students
- This school 61
North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center
61 students
What this shows North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center reports 61 students on the CCD universe file.
How North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center compares
North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center is a growing 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 51% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 42% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 61 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
61
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 5% in Florida - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,100
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 61 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 63.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 137.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 44.3%
White 32.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brevard reports $11,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viera High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Melbourne Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- 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 (~61 students)
Frequently asked questions about North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center
How many students attend North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center?
North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center has 61 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Merritt Island, FL. CCD year-over-year: 54 (2022-23) → 93 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center is 8.7:1, which is 51% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 45% 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 North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center?
74.1% of students at North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center is African American at 44.3% of enrollment, in Merritt Island, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center?
North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center rank among schools in Merritt Island?
By Resource Investment Index, North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center ranks #1 of 6 schools in Merritt Island, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Merritt Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center, Brevard also operates Viera High School (2,334 students), Melbourne Senior High School (2,210 students), and Bayside High School (2,122 students). See the Brevard district page for the complete list.