Believers Academy

Summary:

Believers Academy is a public charter high school located in West Palm Beach, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 94. The school is part of the Palm Beach school district, which is ranked 41 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its location, Believers Academy consistently underperforms academically compared to state and district averages. The school ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Florida high schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past 7 years. Its 4-year graduation rates have ranged from a low of 30.4% to a high of 50.0% over the past 5 years, significantly lower than the state and district averages. Believers Academy also has extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 43.9% to 62.7% over the same period, much higher than the state and district. On standardized tests, only 9% of Believers Academy students were proficient or better in 10th grade English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to 54% in the Palm Beach district and 53% statewide.

Interestingly, Believers Academy's performance is significantly worse than nearby schools in the Palm Beach district. For example, Inlet Grove Community High School, located just 2.21 miles away, has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, a 99.5% graduation rate, and much higher test scores across the board. Despite the poor academic outcomes, Believers Academy spends a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $12,503 to $18,080 over the past 4 years, suggesting the school may be struggling to effectively utilize its resources to improve student performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

5840 Corporate Way Ste 100
West Palm Beach, FL 33407

(561) 340-2507

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
753^rd of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,133

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 94

Racial breakdown:

African American:

63.8%

Hispanic:

20.2%

White:

16.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Believers Academy ranks worse than 93.3% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 38^th among 42 ranked high schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.24. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Believers Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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 Believers Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (63.8%), Hispanic (20.2%), White (16%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Believers Academy is 13.4, which is the 8^th best among 42 high schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Believers Academy employs 7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Believers Academy is $17,133, which is the 7^th highest among 42 high schools in the Palm Beach School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Believers Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Believers Academy 753^rd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Believers Academy in the ranking list.)

Palm Beach:

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Beach 41^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Believers Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2016	2.79	670^th	693	3.3%
2017	8.27	610^th	714	14.6%
2018	2.88	672^nd	716	6.1%
2019	2.58	690^th	734	6.0%
2021	3.67	694^th	746	7.0%
2023	3.05	754^th	792	4.8%
2024	3.24	753^rd	807	6.7%

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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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by a parent
Thursday, August 10, 2017

The school educates students that are dropping out or being left behind because of their learning difficulties. My child performs at an elementary level but is of high school age. BA not only produces academic gains according to my child's present levels of performance (not the states measures which are inappropriate for my child) but they ensure my child has the skills to transition to adulthood and be a successful working person. This school is a blessing for any student that needs a personalized education and transition. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Believers Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	10	33	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	45
2008	16	38	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	2	64
2009	19	47	0	10	1	n/a	n/a	1	78
2010	30	50	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	6	97
2011	25	61	0	15	0	0	4	0	105
2012	26	70	0	14	0	0	3	0	113
2013	34	69	0	10	0	0	2	0	115
2014	39	74	0	17	0	0	3	0	133
2015	40	74	1	18	1	0	3	0	137
2016	27	71	1	22	0	0	1	0	122
2017	32	67	1	19	0	0	4	0	123
2018	25	63	1	24	0	0	5	0	118
2019	28	59	0	25	2	0	6	0	120
2020	34	62	0	23	2	0	5	0	126
2021	26	52	0	22	2	0	5	0	107
2022	18	48	0	17	1	0	6	0	90
2023	15	60	0	19	0	0	0	0	94

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 Believers Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	45	n/a	n/a	68.9
2008	64	1.0	64.0	58.1
2009	78	1.1	78.0	48.1
2010	97	7.0	13.8	69.2
2011	105	7.0	15.0	71.4
2012	113	7.7	14.6	69.9
2013	115	7.0	16.4	81.7
2014	133	8.0	16.6	80.5
2015	137	8.0	17.1	73.7
2016	122	10.0	12.2	82.8
2017	123	9.0	13.6	82.1
2018	118	4.0	29.5	82.2
2019	120	9.0	13.3	68.3
2020	126	8.0	15.7	67.5
2021	107	4.0	26.7	67.3
2022	90	7.0	12.8	87.8
2023	94	7.0	13.4	62.8

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 Believers Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	45	n/a	n/a	68.9
2008	64	1.0	64.0	58.1
2009	78	1.1	78.0	48.1
2010	97	7.0	13.8	69.2
2011	105	7.0	15.0	71.4
2012	113	7.7	14.6	69.9
2013	115	7.0	16.4	81.7
2014	133	8.0	16.6	80.5
2015	137	8.0	17.1	73.7
2016	122	10.0	12.2	82.8
2017	123	9.0	13.6	82.1
2018	118	4.0	29.5	82.2
2019	120	9.0	13.3	68.3
2020	126	8.0	15.7	67.5
2021	107	4.0	26.7	67.3
2022	90	7.0	12.8	87.8
2023	94	7.0	13.4	62.8

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 Believers Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,308 (9.5%)	$12,468 (90.5%)	$13,776
2019	$1,131 (8.2%)	$12,612 (91.8%)	$13,743
2020	$1,119 (8.9%)	$11,384 (91.1%)	$12,503
2021	$2,141 (15.7%)	$11,472 (84.3%)	$13,613
2022	$2,588 (14.3%)	$15,492 (85.7%)	$18,080
2023	$1,592 (9.3%)	$15,541 (90.7%)	$17,133

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Believers Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 690^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 754^th of 792 High schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology 1 (Believers Academy)	11	19	8%
End of Course Biology 1 (Palm Beach)	69	63	6%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Believers Academy)	17	8	9%
End of Course US History (Palm Beach)	69	62	7%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Believers Academy)	18	4	14%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Palm Beach)	65	54	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	120	94	21.7%
African American	59	60	1.7%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	25	19	24%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	28	15	46.4%
Two or More Races	6	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.3%	62.8%	5.6%

Schools Near Believers Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 8th 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Believers Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	5840 Corporate Way Ste 100	West Palm Beach	33407	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 340-2507	94	7	13.4	62.8%	15 (16.0%)	60 (63.8%)	19 (20.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.2	753^rd of 807 public high schools	6.7%		3.1	754^th of 792 public high schools	4.8%	1		9.0	9.0			0.0				$17,133	$1,592	$15,541
Seagull Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	1201 Australian Ave.	Riviera Beach	33404	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 540-8110	33	2	16.5	60.6%	6 (18.2%)	20 (60.6%)	6 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)								(n/a)
Palm Beach Lakes High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3505 Shiloh Dr	West Palm Beach	33407	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 640-5000	2,688	115	23.3	70.0%	124 (4.6%)	1,608 (59.8%)	884 (32.9%)	21 (0.8%)	13 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	36 (1.3%)	23.2	611^th of 807 public high schools	24.3%		19.2	613^th of 792 public high schools	22.6%	2		27.0	33.0			24.0	35.0	53.0	57.0	$9,829	$1,369	$8,460
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy	Public	5-12	7071 Garden Rd	Riviera Beach	33404	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 881-4740	156	19	8.2	80.8%	5 (3.2%)	126 (80.8%)	20 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.2%)	2	796^th of 807 public high schools	1.4%		2.9	760^th of 792 public high schools	4.0%	36	13.0	13.0	13.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	8.0	0.0	$27,643	$2,149	$25,494
Suncoast Community High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1717 Avenue S	Riviera Beach	33404	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 882-3400	1,592	80	19.9	26.4%	543 (34.1%)	348 (21.9%)	363 (22.8%)	257 (16.1%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	78 (4.9%)	89.3	27^th of 807 public high schools	96.7%		91.4	19^th of 792 public high schools	97.6%	8		92.0	89.0			80.0	79.0	91.0	95.0	$11,640	$726	$10,915
Inlet Grove Community High School	Public, Charter	9-12	600 W 28th St	Riviera Beach	33404	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 881-4600	774	44	17.5	69.9%	33 (4.3%)	571 (73.8%)	150 (19.4%)	9 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.3%)	62.7	195^th of 807 public high schools	75.8%		60.4	199^th of 792 public high schools	74.9%	4		59.0	68.0			41.0	60.0	68.0	94.0	$10,479	$1,378	$9,102
Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	9-12	501 S Sapodilla Ave	West Palm Beach	33401	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	No	(561) 802-6000	1,374	72	19.2	19.4%	651 (47.4%)	175 (12.7%)	338 (24.6%)	136 (9.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (5.3%)	89.7	21^st of 807 public high schools	97.4%		90.7	21^st of 792 public high schools	97.3%			95.0	94.0			80.0	85.0	94.0	97.0	$12,147	$831	$11,317
Florida Futures Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1760 N Congress Ave	West Palm Beach	33409	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 215-0933	140	3	46.6	2.9%	19 (13.6%)	77 (55.0%)	39 (27.9%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	9.9	671^st of 807 public high schools	16.9%		3.3	748^th of 792 public high schools	5.6%	77			14.0					50.0	15.0	$7,773	$47	$7,727
Palm Beach Gardens High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	4245 Holly Dr	Palm Beach Gardens	33410	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 694-7300	2,570	151	17.0	61.3%	424 (16.5%)	1,338 (52.1%)	632 (24.6%)	93 (3.6%)	11 (0.4%)	5 (0.2%)	67 (2.6%)	26.8	576^th of 807 public high schools	28.6%		22.3	582^nd of 792 public high schools	26.5%	6		40.0	44.0			20.0	25.0	53.0	52.0	$12,638	$1,669	$10,970
Worthington High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1711 Worthington Rd	West Palm Beach	33409	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 615-0370	300	3	100.0	2.7%	36 (12.0%)	132 (44.0%)	119 (39.7%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.7%)	2.3	778^th of 807 public high schools	3.6%		2.7	766^th of 792 public high schools	3.3%	12		9.0	7.0			9.0	2.0	0.0	0.0	$10,647	$1,518	$9,129

Frequently Asked Questions about Believers Academy

Is Believers Academy a good school?

Believers Academy ranks in the bottom 6.7% of Florida high schools.

How many students attend Believers Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 94 students attended Believers Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Believers Academy?

Students at Believers Academy are 64% African American, 20% Hispanic, 16% White.

What district is Believers Academy in?

Palm Beach

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