- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Boynton Beach, FL
South Tech Academy
Federal NCES profile for South Tech 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 120150002234Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Tech Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Boynton Beach · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
South Tech Academy has class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Tech Academy ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Boynton Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150002234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-90 students YoY
South Tech Academy shrank from 1,184 students in 2022-23 to 1,094 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.3 → 53.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-90 students YoY 120150002234 · Boynton Beach, FL High · MID · CHARTER
1,141 enr · 20.7:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
South Tech Academy shrank from 1,184 students in 2022-23 to 1,094 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 55.3 → 53.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
South Tech 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 1,141
South Tech Academy
1,141 students
What this shows South Tech Academy reports 1,141 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Tech Academy compares
South Tech Academy is a shrinking 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 27% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,141 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,141
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Florida - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 42.8%
Hispanic or Latino 42.2%
White 11.3%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, South Tech Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Tech Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Tech 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 high 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 (~1,141 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Tech Academy
How many students attend South Tech Academy?
South Tech Academy has 1,141 students enrolled. It is a high school in Boynton Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,184 (2022-23) → 1,094 (2023-24), down 90.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Tech Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at South Tech Academy is 20.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Tech Academy?
66.1% of students at South Tech Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Tech Academy?
The largest demographic group at South Tech Academy is African American at 42.8% of enrollment, in Boynton Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Tech Academy?
South Tech Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Tech Academy rank among high schools in Boynton Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, South Tech Academy ranks #3 of 4 high 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 high schools in Boynton Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides South Tech 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.