For the 2025 school year, there are 72 alternative public charter schools serving 19,339 students in Florida.
The top ranked alternative public charter schools in Florida are Alee Academy Charter School, Worthington High School and Northern Palms Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florida alternative public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Charter Schools in Florida (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Alee Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1705 E County Road 44
Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 357-9426
Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 357-9426
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Worthington High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1711 Worthington Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(407) 615-0370
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(407) 615-0370
Grades: 9-12
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
Northern Palms Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13251 North Cleveland Ave
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 997-9987
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 997-9987
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
City Of Palms Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2830 Winkler Ave Ste 201
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 561-6611
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 561-6611
Grades: 9-12
| 136 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Palm Acres Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
507 Sunshine Blvd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 333-3300
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 333-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 280 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Pinellas Mycroschool Of Integrated Academics And Technologi
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
840 Third Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 825-3710
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 825-3710
Grades: 8-12
| 147 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Siatech Mycroschool Inc.
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7022 Nw 10th Pl
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 333-7952
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 333-7952
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
The Chiles Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
868 George W Engram Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 322-6102
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 322-6102
Grades: 6-12
| 106 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Innovations Middle Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2768 N Hiawassee Rd
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 440-2846
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 440-2846
Grades: 6-9
| 172 students
Rank: #1010.
Florida Futures Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1760 N Congress Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 215-0933
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 215-0933
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Rank: #1111.
Quantum High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1275 Gateway Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 293-2971
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 293-2971
Grades: 9-12
| 353 students
Rank: #1212.
Ucp Bailes Community Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4780 Data Court
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 852-3300
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 852-3300
Grades: K-8
| 506 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Phoenix Academy Of Excellence
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7900 Nw 27 Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(786) 865-1346
Miami, FL 33147
(786) 865-1346
Grades: 6-8
| 20 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Suned High Of South Broward
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2744 Davie Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 284-7000
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 284-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 297 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Sunrise High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
424 W Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 446-9234
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 446-9234
Grades: 9-12
| 420 students
Rank: #1616.
Enterprise Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2495 Enterprise Road
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 474-1237
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 474-1237
Grades: 9-12
| 357 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Academic Solutions Academy A
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10044 Nw 31st Street
Coral Springs, FL 33065
(954) 572-6600
Coral Springs, FL 33065
(954) 572-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Econ River High Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5850 Tg Lee Blvd, Ste 345
Orlando, FL 32822
(407) 641-1062
Orlando, FL 32822
(407) 641-1062
Grades: 7-12
| 290 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
North Nicholas High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
428 Sw Pine Island Rd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 242-4230
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 242-4230
Grades: 7-12
| 323 students
Rank: #2020.
Academic Solutions High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10044 Nw 31st Street
Coral Springs, FL 33065
(954) 572-6600
Coral Springs, FL 33065
(954) 572-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 239 students
Rank: #2121.
North Park High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Nw 135th St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 720-2995
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 720-2995
Grades: 9-12
| 559 students
Rank: #2222.
Biscayne High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1680 Dunn Ave, Suite 8
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 252-6311
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 252-6311
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Rank: #2323.
Elevation High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4243 N Us Highway 17-92
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 732-5788
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 732-5788
Grades: 7-12
| 226 students
Rank: #2424.
Ucp Seminole Child Development
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
756 N Sun Dr
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 852-3300
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 852-3300
Grades: PK-2
| 140 students
Rank: #2525.
Sheeler High Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
871 E Semoran Blvd
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 886-1825
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 886-1825
Grades: 7-12
| 316 students
Rank: #2626.
Aloma High Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
495 N Semoran Blvd Ste 1
Winter Park, FL 32792
(407) 657-4343
Winter Park, FL 32792
(407) 657-4343
Grades: 7-12
| 425 students
Rank: #2727.
Chambers High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
698 N Homestead Blvd
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 909-6307
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 909-6307
Grades: 6-12
| 361 students
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Central High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1250 W. 17th St, Ste A
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-0770
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-0770
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Phoenix Academy Of Excellence North
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13301 Nw 24th Ave
Miami, FL 33167
(786) 865-1346
Miami, FL 33167
(786) 865-1346
Grades: 6-8
| 25 students
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Suned High School Of North Broward
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1117 Banks Rd
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(954) 246-4004
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(954) 246-4004
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Sunshine High School-greater Orlando Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6600 Old Winter Garden Rd
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 641-4156
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 641-4156
Grades: 7-12
| 333 students
Rank: #3232.
The Seed School Of Miami
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Nw 127 St
Miami, FL 33167
(855) 818-7333
Miami, FL 33167
(855) 818-7333
Grades: 6-12
| 254 students
Rank: #3333.
Prosperitas Leadership Academy Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2140 W. Washington Street
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 854-3945
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 854-3945
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #3434.
Ucp West Orange Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1441 Winter Garden-vineland Ro
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 852-3300
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 852-3300
Grades: PK-6
| 269 students
Rank: #3535.
Duval Mycroschool Of Integrated Academics And Technologies
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1584 Normandy Village Pkwy, St
Jacksonville, FL 32221
(904) 783-3611
Jacksonville, FL 32221
(904) 783-3611
Grades: 9-12
| 224 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public charter schools in Florida?
The top ranked alternative public charter schools in Florida include Alee Academy Charter School, Worthington High School and Northern Palms Charter High School.
How many alternative public charter schools are located in Florida?
72 alternative public charter schools are located in Florida.
What is the racial composition of students in Florida?
Florida alternative public charter schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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