Average
#2428 of 3,778 schools in FL
Pine Ridge Alternative Center
School · BROWARD
1251 SW 42ND AVE, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
Enrollment
43
Student-Teacher
3.6:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
43
Student-Teacher
3.6:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Florida schools
#2,428 of 3,778
In Fort Lauderdale
#22 of 30
public schools
In district
#218 of 319
BROWARD
School environment
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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About Pine Ridge Alternative Center
Pine Ridge Alternative Center is a public school in Fort Lauderdale, FL, part of BROWARD. Pine Ridge Alternative Center serves approximately 43 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 3.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Pine Ridge Alternative Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,428 of 3,778 schools in FL.
Structured state assessment records for Pine Ridge Alternative Center show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.5 · Average
- District avg 6.4
- FL avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 43 students, Pine Ridge Alternative Center 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.
Test scores at Pine Ridge Alternative Center sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 3.6:1 students to teachers, Pine Ridge Alternative Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Pine Ridge Alternative Center — Students at Pine Ridge Alternative Center score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
65.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores FL FAST (2023-24)
Based on 21 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: 8.5/10.
How Pine Ridge Alternative Center Compares
See how Pine Ridge Alternative Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1251 SW 42ND AVE, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Pine Ridge Alternative Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. TRINITAS ACADEMY (rated 8.2/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Plantation), which scores notably higher. Additionally, REFINE LEARNING CENTER II, INC. (rated 4.4/10, 1.4 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Fort Lauderdale, see our Fort Lauderdale schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 33317 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$84,239
Median Home Value
$449,900
Median Rent
$1,986/mo
Population
37,008
College Educated
35.7%
Homeownership
73.8%
Avg Commute
28.9 min
Poverty Rate
12%
Median Age
42
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pine Ridge Alternative Center
What grades does Pine Ridge Alternative Center serve?
Pine Ridge Alternative Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Pine Ridge Alternative Center?
Pine Ridge Alternative Center has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Ridge Alternative Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Ridge Alternative Center is 3.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pine Ridge Alternative Center rank in FL?
Pine Ridge Alternative Center ranks #2,428 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Pine Ridge Alternative Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Pine Ridge Alternative Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Pine Ridge Alternative Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pine Ridge Alternative Center has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pine Ridge Alternative Center a charter school?
No, Pine Ridge Alternative Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pine Ridge Alternative Center a Title I school?
No, Pine Ridge Alternative Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pine Ridge Alternative Center?
65.1% of students at Pine Ridge Alternative Center 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 43
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 65.1%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Broward County
- Phone
- (754) 321-7250
Resources & Links
District
BROWARD- District Enrollment
- 251,408
- Schools in District
- 325
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,121
- District Rank
- #218 of 319
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