Enrollment
78
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Boynton Beach, Florida, enrolling 78 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.7:1, South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program is leaner than roughly 95% of Florida schools and 51% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 80.0% of students qualify for free meals, 54% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Florida schools, with 78 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 72 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by African American (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 78 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 19 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 78 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion 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 South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program.
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 South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program compares
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palm Beach, which includes South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program.
$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 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
- 3,262
- 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 other 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 (~78 students)
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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.
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, 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.
Is South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program a good school?
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% 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 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.
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