Pine Ridge Alternative Center

Summary:

Pine Ridge Alternative Center is a public school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, serving 40 students in grades K-12. The school is part of the Broward District, which is ranked 41 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pine Ridge Alternative Center stands out from nearby schools in several key ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students, ranging from 60-80%, compared to 44-66% at other local schools. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism, with rates between 52.7% and 62.9% over the past few years - much higher than the 27.9% to 87.9% range at nearby schools. Academically, Pine Ridge Alternative Center performs poorly, with only 8% of 5th-grade students proficient in science, compared to 46% in the Broward District and 51% statewide. Additionally, the school has very high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 71.05% to 82.5%.

Despite these challenges, Pine Ridge Alternative Center spends significantly more per student, ranging from $87,958 to $104,509 in recent years, compared to $8,620 to $77,164 at other local schools. This high spending suggests a need for more targeted interventions and resources to address the school's issues with student engagement and academic performance. Collaboration with other alternative schools in the Broward District that may be facing similar challenges could provide opportunities to learn from successful strategies and improve outcomes for the students at Pine Ridge Alternative Center.

Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

1251 SW 42nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317

(754) 321-7250

District: Broward

Per Pupil Expenditures: $104,509

Student/teacher ratio: 3.6

Number of students: 40

Racial breakdown:

African American:

60.0%

Hispanic:

20.0%

White:

12.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pine Ridge Alternative Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.48. (See more...)

Compare Details Pine Ridge Alternative Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2014 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.64. (See more...)

Compare Details Pine Ridge Alternative Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2013 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.11. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Pine Ridge Alternative Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (60%), Hispanic (20%), White (12.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pine Ridge Alternative Center is 3.6, which is the lowest among 14 alternative schools in the Broward School District! (See more...)

Compare Pine Ridge Alternative Center employs 11 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pine Ridge Alternative Center is $104,509, which is the highest among 14 alternative schools in the Broward School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pine Ridge Alternative Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Broward:

SchoolDigger ranks Broward 30^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pine Ridge Alternative Center

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	2.95	196^th	199	1.5%
2016	0.70	2083^rd	2087	0.2%
2017	2.87	2095^th	2112	0.8%
2018	1.58	2105^th	2118	0.6%
2019	0.65	2173^rd	2182	0.4%
2023	4.48	2206^th	2240	1.5%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pine Ridge Alternative Center

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	4.07	569^th	593	4.0%
2005	1.40	600^th	602	0.3%
2006	2.67	662^nd	675	1.9%
2007	2.13	720^th	736	2.2%
2008	11.11	654^th	740	11.6%
2009	3.03	751^st	780	3.7%
2010	5.24	777^th	839	7.4%
2011	6.55	817^th	891	8.3%
2012	4.50	842^nd	897	6.1%
2013	9.59	856^th	956	10.5%
2014	1.64	988^th	999	1.1%

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Rank History for Pine Ridge Alternative Center

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2005	2.90	476^th	487	2.3%
2006	18.74	397^th	477	16.8%
2007	4.74	533^rd	563	5.3%
2008	7.08	527^th	577	8.7%
2009	9.76	516^th	587	12.1%
2010	9.81	544^th	620	12.3%
2011	23.76	488^th	622	21.5%
2012	7.64	543^rd	606	10.4%
2013	5.11	582^nd	648	10.2%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pine Ridge Alternative Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	36	161	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
1995	48	259	1	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	332
1996	48	259	1	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	332
1997	70	299	3	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	387
1998	84	299	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	402
1999	51	119	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	181
2000	24	111	2	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	146
2001	32	110	1	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	153
2002	30	132	1	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	186
2003	30	132	1	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	186
2004	24	111	3	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	159
2005	18	103	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	135
2006	15	86	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	116
2007	16	84	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	113
2008	23	70	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	1	106
2009	17	92	3	12	0	n/a	n/a	3	127
2010	13	99	1	18	0	n/a	n/a	2	133
2011	10	71	1	5	0	0	2	0	89
2012	14	67	2	14	0	0	3	0	100
2013	7	68	0	17	1	0	0	0	93
2014	9	84	0	5	1	0	1	0	100
2015	2	38	1	5	0	0	0	0	46
2016	3	60	0	6	0	0	0	0	69
2017	4	60	0	7	0	0	1	0	72
2018	4	68	0	6	0	0	1	0	79
2019	0	57	0	11	0	0	1	0	69
2020	4	54	0	7	0	0	0	0	65
2021	2	48	0	9	0	0	1	0	60
2022	2	28	0	6	1	1	0	0	38
2023	5	24	1	8	0	0	2	0	40

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pine Ridge Alternative Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	208	21.0	9.9	38.9
1995	332	22.0	15.1	27.7
1996	332	22.0	15.1	27.7
1997	387	29.0	13.3	36.4
1998	402	33.0	12.2	0.5
1999	181	32.0	5.7	44.8
2000	146	18.0	8.1	43.2
2001	153	20.0	7.7	56.9
2002	186	23.0	8.1	51.6
2003	186	23.0	8.1	51.6
2004	159	27.0	5.9	56.6
2005	135	25.0	5.4	65.2
2006	116	22.0	5.3	56
2007	113	25.0	4.5	62.8
2008	106	27.0	3.9	75.2
2009	127	32.8	4.7	79
2010	133	28.5	4.6	70.2
2011	89	22.0	4.0	79.8
2012	100	15.5	6.4	79
2013	93	14.0	6.6	80.6
2014	100	23.0	4.3	84
2015	46	21.0	2.1	91.3
2016	69	21.0	3.2	92.8
2017	72	18.0	4.0	95.8
2018	79	19.0	4.1	96.2
2019	69	11.0	6.2	92.8
2020	65	11.0	5.9	92.3
2021	60	11.0	5.4	80
2022	38	12.0	3.1	71.1
2023	40	11.0	3.6	82.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pine Ridge Alternative Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	208	21.0	9.9	38.9
1995	332	22.0	15.1	27.7
1996	332	22.0	15.1	27.7
1997	387	29.0	13.3	36.4
1998	402	33.0	12.2	0.5
1999	181	32.0	5.7	44.8
2000	146	18.0	8.1	43.2
2001	153	20.0	7.7	56.9
2002	186	23.0	8.1	51.6
2003	186	23.0	8.1	51.6
2004	159	27.0	5.9	56.6
2005	135	25.0	5.4	65.2
2006	116	22.0	5.3	56
2007	113	25.0	4.5	62.8
2008	106	27.0	3.9	75.2
2009	127	32.8	4.7	79
2010	133	28.5	4.6	70.2
2011	89	22.0	4.0	79.8
2012	100	15.5	6.4	79
2013	93	14.0	6.6	80.6
2014	100	23.0	4.3	84
2015	46	21.0	2.1	91.3
2016	69	21.0	3.2	92.8
2017	72	18.0	4.0	95.8
2018	79	19.0	4.1	96.2
2019	69	11.0	6.2	92.8
2020	65	11.0	5.9	92.3
2021	60	11.0	5.4	80
2022	38	12.0	3.1	71.1
2023	40	11.0	3.6	82.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pine Ridge Alternative Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$2,217 (5.3%)	$39,601 (94.7%)	$41,818
2022	$12,243 (13.9%)	$75,716 (86.1%)	$87,958
2023	$10,344 (9.9%)	$94,165 (90.1%)	$104,509

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pine Ridge Alternative Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2173^rd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 2206^th of 2240 Elementary schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Science (Pine Ridge Alternative Center)	0	8	8%
5th Grade Science (Broward)	49	46	3%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pine Ridge Alternative Center)	6	33	27%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	57	55	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pine Ridge Alternative Center)	9	14	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	58	48	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	69	40	42%
African American	57	24	57.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	11	8	27.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	5
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.8%	82.5%	10.3%

Schools Near Pine Ridge Alternative Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2024)								FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pine Ridge Alternative Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	1251 SW 42nd Ave	Fort Lauderdale	33317	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 321-7250	40	11	3.6	82.5%	5 (12.5%)	24 (60.0%)	8 (20.0%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.0%)								(n/a)				13.0								14.0										$104,509	$10,344	$94,165
Wingate Oaks Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1211 NW 33rd Ter	Fort Lauderdale	33311	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 321-6850	131	14	9.3	83.2%	10 (7.6%)	106 (80.9%)	13 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)								(n/a)
Eagles Nest Charter Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3698 NW 15th St	Lauderhill	33311	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 635-2308	284	0	21.3	100.0%	4 (1.4%)	261 (91.9%)	17 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)								(n/a)	48.0	30.0	38.0	49.0	45.0	30.0			52.0	8.0	15.0	39.0	41.0	39.0	15.0	21.0	80.0				52.0	$8,620	$1,020	$7,600
Hospital Homebound Services	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1701 NW 23rd Ave	Fort Lauderdale	33311	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 321-3453	24	0		12.5%	4 (16.7%)	6 (25.0%)	14 (58.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Seagull School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	425 SW 28th St	Fort Lauderdale	33315	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 321-7300	148	14	10.5	80.4%	13 (8.8%)	99 (66.9%)	34 (23.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)								(n/a)								9.0										0.0	13.0	21.0		$39,152	$2,130	$37,022
The Quest Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	6401 Charleston St	Hollywood	33024	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 321-7500	96	16	6.0	57.3%	29 (30.2%)	44 (45.8%)	21 (21.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)								(n/a)																						$57,067	$9,337	$47,730
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	800 Corporate Drive	Fort Lauderdale	33334	Broward County	Manatee	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(941) 757-8766	747	41	18.2	13.4%	510 (68.3%)	19 (2.5%)	130 (17.4%)	46 (6.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.5%)								(n/a)	80.0	73.0	67.0	70.0	73.0		83.0	76.0	79.0	76.0	59.0	64.0	79.0		56.0		82.0	65.0	92.0		90.0	$10,791	$00	$10,791
Lanier-James Education Center	Public, Alternative	1-12	1050 NW 7th Ct	Hallandale Beach	33009	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 321-7350	131	12	10.9	73.3%	11 (8.4%)	70 (53.4%)	44 (33.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.8%)								(n/a)					26.0	5.0	26.0	19.0					7.0	10.0		0.0	5.0	0.0	27.0	8.0	20.0	$39,030	$4,376	$34,655
Henry D Perry Education Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	3400 Wildcat Way	Miramar	33023	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 321-7050	1,060	21	50.4	55.6%	124 (11.7%)	548 (51.7%)	351 (33.1%)	10 (0.9%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (2.3%)								(n/a)					0.0	11.0	18.0	13.0						15.0		4.0	12.0	14.0	19.0	25.0		$10,089	$850	$9,239
Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	3609 SW 89th Ave	Miramar	33025	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 321-7650	197	25	7.8	68.0%	56 (28.4%)	88 (44.7%)	46 (23.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.6%)								(n/a)			14.0	19.0	19.0	25.0	21.0	8.0			17.0	5.0	26.0	4.0	8.0	0.0	24.0	0.0		44.0	36.0	$50,783	$12,882	$37,901

Frequently Asked Questions about Pine Ridge Alternative Center

How many students attend Pine Ridge Alternative Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 40 students attended Pine Ridge Alternative Center.

What district is Pine Ridge Alternative Center in?

Broward

What is the racial makeup of Pine Ridge Alternative Center?

Students at Pine Ridge Alternative Center are 60% African American, 20% Hispanic, 13% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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