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Public high school · Palm Beach · Boynton Beach, Florida

South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program

South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program rates 4.7, below most Palm Beach high schools, whose rated median is 6.2.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
4.7this school

4.7 on a one-to-ten scale; the Palm Beach median is 6.2.

#3,265 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Palm Beach: 45 high schools rated, median 6.2

The brief

A Palm Beach high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 3,265 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 206 of 222 in Palm Beach.

South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program is listed in Palm Beach, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math29%26 points below the Florida average of 55%Grade 8 and high-school course exams · 50 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading16%45 points below the Florida average of 61%Grades 8–10 · 50 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency has fallen 62 points since 2022, to 23% in 2026, across a 18-year record (2009–2026).2026 FAST; 46 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
2.7
25% of the rating
Academics
2.4
25% of the rating
College Readiness
4.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.9
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 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 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 18% (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 33426; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program 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.

Open the Miami school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

Median income
$76,328
Median home value
$298,500
Median rent
$1,981/mo
College educated
32.3%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
8.7%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33426; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
45
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
35
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
1,195/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
79.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Boynton Beach Community High3.0 mi
    6.9Compare →
  2. South Tech Academy3.7 mi · charter
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  3. Village Academy on the Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus3.1 mi
    6.4Compare →
  4. Atlantic High School2.6 mi
    5.7Compare →
  5. South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Programthis school
    4.7
  6. Quantum High School3.4 mi · charter
    3.2Compare →
Five grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and four rate higher than South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program.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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

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

The public record

What's said publicly about South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program, referred to as South Intensive, is an alternative school within the School District of Palm Beach County 1. The school serves students in grades 6 through 12 and focuses on improving academic and social skills, graduation rates, and transitioning students to appropriate school settings 1. It was the first alternative school in the district to offer the SpringBoard® curriculum for English Language Arts and Mathematics, aiming to prepare students for Common Core State Standards and college or career readiness 1. The school implements a School-wide Positive Behavior Support framework to promote safety and civility 1. South Intensive has achieved Green Schools recognition for its sustainability efforts, including resource conservation and curriculum connections 1. It is also an applicant for Five Star School status based on community partnerships, family involvement, and volunteer engagement 1. The school maintains partnerships with Lynn University and various community agencies to provide additional academic and behavioral interventions for students 1.
Sources (1)
  1. its.palmbeachschools.org
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Questions families ask

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 #3,265 of 3,811 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 4.7 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 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 facts

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
83
Student-teacher ratio
9.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
Alternative
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Palm Beach County
Phone
(561) 202-0600
4-year graduation
<50%
Class of 2021
Rank in district
#206 of 222
Schools in district
235
District spending per student
$13,897
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.9%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 33426)
24,424
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
43.9

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

Sources and official links

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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.