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Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy

High School · PALM BEACH

7071 GARDEN RD, Riviera Beach, FL 33404

Enrollment

181

Student-Teacher

9.5:1

Score

5.8

Grades

5th – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Florida schools

#2,269 of 3,778

In Riviera Beach

#5 of 8

public schools

In district

#164 of 221

PALM BEACH

School environment

9.9 / 10

Excellent

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Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy

5.8/10

High School in Riviera Beach · grades 5th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy

Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy is a public high school in Riviera Beach, FL, part of PALM BEACH. Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy serves approximately 181 students, and covers grades 5th-12th, and has a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,269 of 3,778 schools in FL.

Structured state assessment records for Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.8 · Average
  • District avg 6.0
  • FL avg 5.7

What Parents Should Know

At 181 students, Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy 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 Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy 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 9.5:1 students to teachers, Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics1.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency13% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-54.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-37.6 pts
Overall Proficiency7% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-33.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile2th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate62%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$13,897

Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy — Students at Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

76.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores FL FAST (2023-24)

Math Proficiency 11.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
School
State
54.4% (2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency 12.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
School
State
52.0% (2024 FAST)

Based on 31 test records from FL state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
24.5%
ELA
24.5%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
5%
2011
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2012
Math
24.5%
ELA
5%
2013
ELA
5%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
24.5%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
24.5%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
2.5%
ELA
7.5%
2019
Math
2.5%
ELA
7.5%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2024
ELA
13%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.3/10.

How Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy Compares

See how Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.8/10
40th percentile in FL
Academic
1.6/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
6.3/10
Average
Environment
9.9/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
76%
Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
19 teachers

Location

7071 GARDEN RD, Riviera Beach, FL 33404

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. SUNCOAST COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is INLET GROVE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CAREER ACADEMY OF THE PALM BEACHES (rated 5.0/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Boynton Beach), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Riviera Beach, see our Riviera Beach schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL Riviera Beach 0.6 mi 7.2
DR. MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE ELEMENTARY Riviera Beach 0.6 mi 5.2
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL Riviera Beach 0.7 mi 5.1
SUNCOAST COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Riviera Beach 0.7 mi 8.5
R J HENDLEY CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL Riviera Beach 1.0 mi 6.5
BELIEVERS ACADEMY West Palm Beach 1.1 mi 3.5
OUR SACRED ACADEMY INC. West Palm Beach 1.1 mi
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Riviera Beach 1.3 mi 5.5
TEEN PARENT PROGRAM - PK Riviera Beach 1.3 mi
POTENTIALS CHARTER SCHOOL Riviera Beach 1.4 mi
SEAGULL ACADEMY Riviera Beach 1.4 mi
GROVE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL West Palm Beach 1.5 mi 8.0
THE FOUNDATIONS SCHOOL AT CENTER FOR CREATIVE EDUC West Palm Beach 1.6 mi 7.4
WEST RIVIERA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Riviera Beach 1.7 mi 5.8
PALM BEACH LAKES HIGH SCHOOL West Palm Beach 1.9 mi 4.6
INLET GROVE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Riviera Beach 1.8 mi 8.4
CAREER ACADEMY OF THE PALM BEACHES Boynton Beach 1.9 mi 5.0
TIME 2 WIN ACADEMY West Palm Beach 1.8 mi
HIS ACADEMY/INSTITUTE Lake Park 2.0 mi
GARDENS SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY ARTS INC Palm Beach Gardens 2.1 mi 6.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 33404 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$60,225

Median Home Value

$305,600

Median Rent

$1,507/mo

Population

30,533

College Educated

27.3%

Homeownership

56.4%

Avg Commute

26 min

Poverty Rate

17.7%

Median Age

41.9

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
PERFORMANCE BASED PREPARATORY ACADEMY Fort Pierce, FL 5.8
PINELLAS MYCROSCHOOL OF INTEGRATED ACADEMICS AND TECHNOLOGI St. Petersburg, FL 5.8
R. C. BANNERMAN LEARNING CENTER Green Cove Springs, FL 5.8
WEST PASCO EDUCATION ACADEMY Hudson, FL 5.8
MIAMI COMMUNITY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL Florida City, FL 5.7
CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL OF THE AMERICAS Miami, FL 5.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy

What grades does Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy serve?

Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy serves students in grades 5th through 12th.

How many students attend Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy?

Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy rank in FL?

Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy ranks #2,269 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy a charter school?

No, Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy a Title I school?

No, Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy?

76.2% of students at Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
44 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
62 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
181
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Free/Reduced Lunch
76.2%
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Palm Beach County
4-Year Graduation
62.0%

District

PALM BEACH
District Enrollment
189,777
Schools in District
235
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,897
District Rank
#164 of 221

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