Serving 31 students in grades 6-12, Palm Beach County Jail ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palm Beach County Jail ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Palm Beach County Jail's student population of 31 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Palm Beach County Jail is 0.53, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
29%
37%
Black
62%
21%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
3%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palm Beach County Jail?
The graduation rate of Palm Beach County Jail is 21-39%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Palm Beach County Jail?
31 students attend Palm Beach County Jail.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Palm Beach County Jail students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Beach County Jail?
Palm Beach County Jail has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palm Beach County Jail offer ?
Palm Beach County Jail offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Palm Beach County Jail part of?
Palm Beach County Jail is part of Palm Beach School District.
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