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Public high school · Brevard · Melbourne, Florida

South Area Alternative Learning Center

South Area Alternative Learning Center rates 5.0, below most Brevard high schools, whose rated median is 5.8.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.0this school

5.0 on a one-to-ten scale; the Brevard median is 5.8.

#3,048 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Brevard: 17 high schools rated, median 5.8

The brief

A Brevard high school where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 3,048 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 93 of 105 in Brevard.

South Area Alternative Learning Center is listed in Brevard, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math10%46 points below the Florida average of 56%Grades 5 and 7–8 and high-school course exams · 154 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading19%42 points below the Florida average of 61%Grades 5–10 · 181 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency has fallen 25 points since 2010, to 15% in 2026, across a 18-year record (2009–2026).2026 FAST; 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
3.7
25% of the rating
Academics
2.0
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.5
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.1
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • 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.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
South Area Alternative Learning Center and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32935; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
66
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
50
Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Advanced STEM courses
1 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
69%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Four grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and three rate higher than South Area Alternative Learning Center among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

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 #3,048 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is South Area Alternative Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?

South Area Alternative Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 facts

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
100
Student-teacher ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
Alternative
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
Brevard County
Rank in district
#93 of 105
Schools in district
109
District spending per student
$11,100
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.3%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 32935)
41,533
Area average commute
22.3 min
Area median age
40.3

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.