- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riviera Beach, FL
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy
Federal NCES profile for Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150006502
👥 S:T ratio 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Riviera Beach · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy has class sizes smaller than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy ranks #1 of 8 schools in Riviera Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150006502 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy grew from 156 students in 2022-23 to 181 in 2023-24 (+16.0%).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 120150006502 · Riviera Beach, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
120 enr · 6.3:1 · 80.8% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy grew from 156 students in 2022-23 to 181 in 2023-24 (+16.0%). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement 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 120
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy
120 students
What this shows Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy reports 120 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy compares
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy 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 | 6.3:1 | ▼ 65% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 55% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.3:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
6.3:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 3% in Florida - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 120 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
White 3.3%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: African American at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement 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 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 (~120 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy
How many students attend Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy?
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy has 120 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Riviera Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 156 (2022-23) → 181 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy is 6.3:1, which is 65% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 60% 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 Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy?
80.8% of students at Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy?
The largest demographic group at Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy is African American at 81.7% of enrollment, in Riviera Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy?
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy rank among schools in Riviera Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy ranks #1 of 8 schools in Riviera Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Riviera Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement 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.