Secondary Alternative Education School serves 153 students in grades 6-12.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
153 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
37%
Black
68%
21%
White
22%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Secondary Alternative Education School?
153 students attend Secondary Alternative Education School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Secondary Alternative Education School students are Black, 22% of students are White, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Secondary Alternative Education School offer ?
Secondary Alternative Education School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Secondary Alternative Education School part of?
Secondary Alternative Education School is part of St. Lucie School District.
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