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Alternative Program Central
School · PALM BEACH
1041 45TH ST, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Enrollment
12
Student-Teacher
12:1
Grades
4th – 12th
Enrollment
12
Student-Teacher
12:1
Grades
4th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Alternative Program Central
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About Alternative Program Central
Alternative Program Central is a public school in West Palm Beach, FL, part of PALM BEACH. Alternative Program Central serves approximately 12 students, and covers grades 4th-12th, and has a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Alternative Program Central show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 12 students, Alternative Program Central is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 12 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Address
- 1041 45TH ST, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
- Phone
- (561) 681-5908
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores FL EDFACTS (2018-19)
Based on 12 test records from FL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Location
1041 45TH ST, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Alternative Program Central may also want to explore other schools in the area. EPHESUS ADVENTIST ACADEMY (rated 5.0/10, 0.8 miles away). Additionally, PALM BEACH REGIONAL DETENTION CENTER (rated 4.4/10, 0.2 miles away). For more schools in West Palm Beach, see our West Palm Beach schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PALM BEACH REGIONAL DETENTION CENTER West Palm Beach | 0.2 mi | 4.4 |
| HIGHRIDGE FAMILY CENTER West Palm Beach | 0.3 mi | — |
| NORTHMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL West Palm Beach | 0.4 mi | 6.6 |
| EPHESUS ADVENTIST ACADEMY West Palm Beach | 0.8 mi | 5.0 |
| THE REPAIR SHOP West Palm Beach | 0.8 mi | 5.3 |
| WEST RIVIERA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Riviera Beach | 0.9 mi | 5.8 |
| CAREER ACADEMY OF THE PALM BEACHES Boynton Beach | 0.9 mi | 5.0 |
| NORTHBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL West Palm Beach | 1.0 mi | 8.8 |
| BAK MIDDLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS West Palm Beach | 1.1 mi | 9.5 |
| LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Riviera Beach | 1.3 mi | 5.5 |
| TEEN PARENT PROGRAM - PK Riviera Beach | 1.3 mi | — |
| POTENTIALS CHARTER SCHOOL Riviera Beach | 1.3 mi | — |
| SEAGULL ACADEMY Riviera Beach | 1.3 mi | — |
| UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY ACADEMY PALM BEACH West Palm Beach | 1.6 mi | 5.1 |
| ROOSEVELT MIDDLE SCHOOL West Palm Beach | 1.7 mi | 6.7 |
| PLEASANT CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL West Palm Beach | 1.7 mi | 5.7 |
| THE FOUNDATIONS SCHOOL AT CENTER FOR CREATIVE EDUC West Palm Beach | 1.5 mi | 7.4 |
| BELIEVERS ACADEMY West Palm Beach | 1.6 mi | 3.5 |
| OUR SACRED ACADEMY INC. West Palm Beach | 1.7 mi | — |
| DR. MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE ELEMENTARY Riviera Beach | 1.8 mi | 5.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 33407 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,606
Median Home Value
$290,500
Median Rent
$1,551/mo
Population
34,728
College Educated
26.2%
Homeownership
47.6%
Avg Commute
22.9 min
Poverty Rate
23.2%
Median Age
37.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alternative Program Central
What grades does Alternative Program Central serve?
Alternative Program Central serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend Alternative Program Central?
Alternative Program Central has an enrollment of approximately 12 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alternative Program Central?
The student-teacher ratio at Alternative Program Central is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Alternative Program Central?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alternative Program Central has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Alternative Program Central a charter school?
No, Alternative Program Central is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alternative Program Central a Title I school?
No, Alternative Program Central is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alternative Program Central?
50.0% of students at Alternative Program Central qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 12
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 50.0%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (561) 681-5908
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
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