Below Average
#3351 of 3,778 schools in FL
South Area Alternative Learning Center
High School · Brevard · Melbourne, FL
A Brevard high school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2175 N WICKHAM RD, Melbourne, FL 32935
- Math 18% vs FL 51% (2024)
- Reading 15% vs FL 51% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at South Area Alternative Learning Center score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2009, to 16% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 9 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Area Alternative Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- County Safety: Average360/100K
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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
$63,841
Median home value
$240,500
Median rent
$1,404/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
59.7%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32935; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Gallie High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 8–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,490 | Compare → |
| Rising Stars AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.7 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Rising Stars AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 2.2 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Verdi EcoschoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–9 | 2.5 mi | 41 | 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.
Brevard
- Schools in district
- 109
- Rank in district
- #91 of 105
- District spending per student
- $11,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Area Alternative Learning Center is listed in BREVARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Area Alternative Learning Center
South Area Alternative Learning Center is a public high school in Melbourne, FL, part of Brevard, serving approximately 100 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,351 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Area Alternative Learning Center
What grades does South Area Alternative Learning Center serve?
South Area Alternative Learning Center serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend South Area Alternative Learning Center?
South Area Alternative Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 100 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Area Alternative Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at South Area Alternative Learning Center is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Area Alternative Learning Center rank in FL?
South Area Alternative Learning Center ranks #3,351 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is South Area Alternative Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
South Area Alternative Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 South Area Alternative Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Area Alternative Learning Center has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is South Area Alternative Learning Center a charter school?
No, South Area Alternative Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Area Alternative Learning Center a Title I school?
No, South Area Alternative Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Area Alternative Learning Center?
69.0% of students at South Area Alternative Learning 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 100
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Brevard County
- Phone
- (321) 242-4770
- Area population (ZIP 32935)
- 41,533
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 · 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.
- 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 32935; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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