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#1741 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 46% in state
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program
High School · Palm Beach · Boynton Beach, FL
A Palm Beach high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1300 S.W. 3OTH AVENUE, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
- Math 36% vs FL 51% (2024)
- Reading 11% vs FL 52% (2024)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 24% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,705/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boynton Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,328
Median home value
$298,500
Median rent
$1,981/mo
College educated
32.3%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33426; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 1,829 | Compare → |
| Ambrose Bay High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Boynton Beach Community HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–12 | 3.0 mi | 1,546 | Compare → |
| Village Academy on the Art & Sara Jo Kobacker CampusEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 644 | 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.
Palm Beach
- Schools in district
- 235
- Rank in district
- #133 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
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program is a public high school in Boynton Beach, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 83 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,741 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program
What grades does South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program serve?
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program?
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program?
The student-teacher ratio at South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program rank in FL?
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program ranks #1,741 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program's MySchoolScout rating?
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program a charter school?
No, South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program a Title I school?
No, South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program?
79.5% of students at South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program 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
- 83
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Phone
- (561) 202-0600
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 33426)
- 24,424
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 · 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 33426; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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