Pine Ridge Alternative Center

1251 Sw 42nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 43 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pine Ridge Alternative Center 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : <50%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pine Ridge Alternative Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Pine Ridge Alternative Center's student population of 43 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
43 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Pine Ridge Alternative Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Ridge Alternative Center is 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2563 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21-39%
52%
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40-59%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pine Ridge Alternative Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
23%
37%
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Black
67%
21%
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White
5%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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(13-14)
<50%
78%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pine Ridge Alternative Center's ranking?
Pine Ridge Alternative Center is ranked #2563 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Pine Ridge Alternative Center often compared to?
Pine Ridge Alternative Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Western High School, Cypress Bay High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pine Ridge Alternative Center?
The graduation rate of Pine Ridge Alternative Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 78%.
How many students attend Pine Ridge Alternative Center?
43 students attend Pine Ridge Alternative Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Pine Ridge Alternative Center students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Ridge Alternative Center?
Pine Ridge Alternative Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pine Ridge Alternative Center offer ?
Pine Ridge Alternative Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Pine Ridge Alternative Center part of?
Pine Ridge Alternative Center is part of Broward School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 27, 2025 (Thursday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 28, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : <50%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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