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#2342 of 3,778 schools in FL
Glades Central High School
High School · Palm Beach · Belle Glade, FL
A Palm Beach high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1001 SW AVENUE M, Belle Glade, FL 33430
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 40% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Glades Central High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 26% (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 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Glades Central High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,999/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Belle Glade), 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
$48,690
Median home value
$142,200
Median rent
$860/mo
College educated
13.1%
Homeownership
35.8%
Poverty rate
27.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33430; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 179 | Compare → |
| Glades Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Hillside AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Educational Services Program-westEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 3.9 mi | 6 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #165 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
Glades Central High School is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glades Central High School
Glades Central High School is a public high school in Belle Glade, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 869 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,342 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glades Central High School
What grades does Glades Central High School serve?
Glades Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Glades Central High School?
Glades Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 869 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glades Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glades Central High School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glades Central High School rank in FL?
Glades Central High School ranks #2,342 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Glades Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Glades Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Glades Central High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glades Central High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Glades Central High School a charter school?
No, Glades Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glades Central High School a Title I school?
No, Glades Central High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glades Central High School?
75.0% of students at Glades Central High School 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
- 869
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (561) 993-4400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 33430)
- 19,773
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 33430; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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