Serving 30 students in grades 6-12, Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower 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 30:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: 30 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility's student population of 30 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 83% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility is 0.34, 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)≤20%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
37%
Black
80%
21%
White
10%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
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?
≤20% 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 Juvenile Correctional Facility?
The graduation rate of Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility?
30 students attend Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility?
Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility offer ?
Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility part of?
Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility is part of Palm Beach School District.
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