North Area Alternative Learning Center serves 30 students in grades 5-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
30 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)21-39%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
37%
Black
37%
21%
White
40%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
How many students attend North Area Alternative Learning Center?
30 students attend North Area Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of North Area Alternative Learning Center students are White, 37% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Area Alternative Learning Center?
North Area Alternative Learning Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Area Alternative Learning Center offer ?
North Area Alternative Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is North Area Alternative Learning Center part of?
North Area Alternative Learning Center is part of Brevard School District.
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