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#3590 of 3,778 schools in FL
Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy
High School · Palm Beach · Palm Springs, FL
A charter high school in Palm Springs, FL where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3525 S CONGRESS AVE, Palm Springs, FL 33461
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 7% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 11.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 7% across the 14-year record (2011–2024).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2011-2021) · reading/ELA 10% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Palm Beach Preparatory Charter 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average480/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,218
Median home value
$263,400
Median rent
$1,615/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
50.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33461; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace Center for GirlsEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| G-star School of the ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 693 | Compare → |
| Lake Worth High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 2,612 | 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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Palm Beach
- Schools in district
- 235
- Rank in district
- #213 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
Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy
Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy is a public high school in Palm Springs, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 642 students in grades 9th-12th with a 53.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,590 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy
What grades does Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy serve?
Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy?
Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 642 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy is 53.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy rank in FL?
Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy ranks #3,590 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy?
68.2% of students at Palm Beach Preparatory Charter 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
- 642
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 53.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Phone
- (561) 623-6935
- 4-Year Graduation
- 11.0%
- Area population (ZIP 33461)
- 49,245
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 · 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 33461; 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, 2011-2021, multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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