- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Boynton Beach, FL
South Tech Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for South Tech Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120150008242Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Tech Preparatory Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Boynton Beach · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Tech Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Tech Preparatory Academy ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Boynton Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150008242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
South Tech Preparatory Academy held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 120150008242 · Boynton Beach, FL Middle · MID · CHARTER
529 enr · 19.6:1 · 76.3% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
South Tech Preparatory Academy held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
South Tech Preparatory 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 529
South Tech Preparatory Academy
529 students
What this shows South Tech Preparatory Academy reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Tech Preparatory Academy compares
South Tech Preparatory Academy 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 47% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Florida - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 529 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 38.8%
White 4.0%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, South Tech Preparatory Academy is about as mixed as 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 Tech Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Tech Preparatory 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 middle 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 (~529 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Tech Preparatory Academy
How many students attend South Tech Preparatory Academy?
South Tech Preparatory Academy has 529 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Boynton Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Tech Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at South Tech Preparatory Academy is 19.6:1, which is 10% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Tech Preparatory Academy?
76.3% of students at South Tech Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Tech Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at South Tech Preparatory Academy is African American at 55.6% of enrollment, in Boynton Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Tech Preparatory Academy?
South Tech Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Preparatory Academy rank among middle schools in Boynton Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, South Tech Preparatory Academy ranks #4 of 4 middle 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 middle schools in Boynton Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides South Tech Preparatory 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.