Serving 98 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Academy For Positive Learning ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 49:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 49:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Positive Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Academy For Positive Learning's student population of 98 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
98 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Academy For Positive Learning ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Positive Learning is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1487 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
49:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
67%
37%
Black
21%
21%
White
8%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Positive Learning's ranking?
Academy For Positive Learning is ranked #1487 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Academy For Positive Learning often compared to?
Academy For Positive Learningis often viewed alongside schools like A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Academy For Positive Learning?
98 students attend Academy For Positive Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Academy For Positive Learning students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For Positive Learning?
Academy For Positive Learning has a student ration of 49:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Academy For Positive Learning offer ?
Academy For Positive Learning offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Academy For Positive Learning part of?
Academy For Positive Learning is part of Palm Beach School District.
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