Enrollment
632
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Palm Springs, FL
Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120150008009Charter school
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Palm Springs · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 632
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Palm Springs, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150008009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Free-lunch eligible
72.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+39% vs state
What stands out at Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy
Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter high school in Palm Springs, Florida, enrolling 632 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 632 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 927 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #537.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 51/100).
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 Palm Beach Preparatory Charter 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 Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy compares
Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 39% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 65.7%
African American 24.2%
White 6.5%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palm Beach, which includes Palm Beach Preparatory Charter 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 Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Palm Beach Preparatory Charter 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy
How many students attend Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy?
Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy has 632 students enrolled. It is a high school in Palm Springs, FL.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy?
72.2% of students at Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 65.7% of enrollment, in Palm Springs, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy?
Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy rank among public schools in Palm Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs on the city page.
Is Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy a good school?
Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Palm Beach Preparatory Charter 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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