For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,053 students in Belle Glade, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Belle Glade, FL are Glades Central High School and Crossroads Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belle Glade, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Belle Glade have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Belle Glade, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Glades Central High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Belle Glade, FL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glades Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Sw Avenue M
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-4400
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 868 students
Rank: #22.
Crossroads Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 Sw 12th St
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-8400
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-8400
Grades: 6-12
| 183 students
Rank: n/an/a
Educational Services Program-west
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
38811 James Wheeler Way
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 868-5391
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 868-5391
Grades: 5-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Glades Construction Academy At West Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2625 State Road 715
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 829-4675
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 829-4675
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Belle Glade, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Belle Glade Excel Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
555 Sw 16th St
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 257-2510
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 257-2510
Grades: K-5
| 93 students
Eagle Youth Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2625 State Rd 715
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 992-1071
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 992-1071
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
1001 Sw Avenue M
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-4404
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-4404
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lake Shore Annex Transition (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1102 W Avenue A
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-4000
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 49 students
Lakeside Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
716 S Main St
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-5000
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-5000
Grades: K-6
| 117 students
West Area Secondary Intensive Transition (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
541 Rardin Ave
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 996-4994
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 996-4994
Grades: 6-12
| 55 students
2625 State Road 715
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 829-4600
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 829-4600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Belle Glade, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Belle Glade, FL include Glades Central High School and Crossroads Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Belle Glade?
4 public high schools are located in Belle Glade.
What is the racial composition of students in Belle Glade?
Belle Glade public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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