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#3559 of 3,778 schools in FL
Florida Futures Academy
High School · Palm Beach · West Palm Beach, FL
A Palm Beach charter high school where students score 41 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1760 N CONGRESS AVE, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 14% vs FL 53% (2024)
- ≤10% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Florida Futures Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 14% in 2024, across a 10-year record (2015–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2019) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Florida Futures 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,726/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Palm Beach), 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
$65,206
Median home value
$282,900
Median rent
$1,633/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
46.7%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33409; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Newman High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 550 | Compare → |
| Worthington High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Aleesa CoatsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Mountaineers School of Autism IncPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 52 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #212 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
Florida Futures Academy is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Florida Futures Academy
Florida Futures Academy is a public high school in West Palm Beach, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 113 students in grades 9th-12th with a 28.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,559 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Florida Futures Academy
What grades does Florida Futures Academy serve?
Florida Futures Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Florida Futures Academy?
Florida Futures Academy has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florida Futures Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Florida Futures Academy is 28.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Florida Futures Academy rank in FL?
Florida Futures Academy ranks #3,559 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Florida Futures Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Florida Futures Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Florida Futures Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Florida Futures Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Florida Futures Academy a charter school?
Yes, Florida Futures Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Florida Futures Academy a Title I school?
No, Florida Futures Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Florida Futures Academy?
27.4% of students at Florida Futures 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 113
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Phone
- (561) 215-0933
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤10%
- Area population (ZIP 33409)
- 32,921
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 33409; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2019, multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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