- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boynton Beach, FL
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program
Federal NCES profile for South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150003763
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 12
- schools in Boynton Beach · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program has class sizes smaller than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program ranks #1 of 12 schools in Boynton Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150003763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program held near 83 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 120150003763 · Boynton Beach, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
78 enr · 8.7:1 · 80.0% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program held near 83 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program 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 78
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program
78 students
What this shows South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program reports 78 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program compares
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 51% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 54% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 78 | top 91% | - | - |
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.
78
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.0%
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
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
$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 78 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 69.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
White 3.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program 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 South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program 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 South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program'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 (~78 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program
How many students attend South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program?
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program has 78 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Boynton Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 85 (2022-23) → 83 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program?
The student-teacher ratio at South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program 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 South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program?
80.0% of students at South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program?
The largest demographic group at South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program is African American at 69.2% of enrollment, in Boynton Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program?
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program 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 South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program rank among schools in Boynton Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program ranks #1 of 12 schools in Boynton 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 Boynton Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program, 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.