Very Good
#922 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 24% in state
Everglades Preparatory Academy
High School · Palm Beach · Pahokee, FL
A Palm Beach charter high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
360 E MAIN ST BLDG C, Pahokee, FL 33476
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 24% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Everglades Preparatory Academy score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 19 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Everglades Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Miami map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,431/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pahokee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,619
Median home value
$143,800
Median rent
$899/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
42.5%
Poverty rate
36.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33476; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gap Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | K–10 | 0.2 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Pahokee Middle-senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–12 | 0.5 mi | 916 | Compare → |
| The Shepherd S SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,368 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Palm Beach
- Schools in district
- 235
- Rank in district
- #76 of 221
- District spending per student
- $13,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Everglades Preparatory Academy is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Everglades Preparatory Academy
Everglades Preparatory Academy is a public high school in Pahokee, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 126 students in grades 8th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #922 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Everglades Preparatory Academy
What grades does Everglades Preparatory Academy serve?
Everglades Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Everglades Preparatory Academy?
Everglades Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 126 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Everglades Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Everglades Preparatory Academy is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Everglades Preparatory Academy rank in FL?
Everglades Preparatory Academy ranks #922 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Everglades Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Everglades Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Everglades Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Everglades Preparatory Academy has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Everglades Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Everglades Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Everglades Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Everglades Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Everglades Preparatory Academy?
87.3% of students at Everglades Preparatory Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 126
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.8%
- Phone
- (561) 924-3002
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 33476)
- 7,131
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 33.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33476; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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