Serving 27 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Potentials Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). 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 27:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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: Special education school / Magnet School / Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Potentials Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Potentials Charter School's student population of 27 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Potentials Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Potentials Charter School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1774 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
26%
37%
Black
37%
21%
White
26%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
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 is Potentials Charter School's ranking?
Potentials Charter School is ranked #1774 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Potentials Charter School often compared to?
Potentials Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seagull Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Potentials Charter School?
27 students attend Potentials Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Potentials Charter School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Potentials Charter School?
Potentials Charter School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Potentials Charter School offer ?
Potentials Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Potentials Charter School part of?
Potentials Charter School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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