Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy

Summary:

Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy is a public high school serving grades 5-12 in Riviera Beach, Florida, with a student population of 156. The school is part of the Palm Beach School District, which is ranked 41 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student body at Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy is predominantly African American (80.77%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic (12.82%) and White (3.21%) students.

Despite relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Florida, with proficiency rates on state assessments significantly below the district and state averages across all subject areas. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 50.8% and 70.5% over the past five years, which is well below the state and district averages. Additionally, Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy has extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 52.3% to 82.0% over the past five years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages.

When comparing Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy to nearby high schools, the differences in academic performance and other key metrics are stark. For example, William T. Dwyer High School, located just 6.71 miles away, has significantly higher proficiency rates, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism. Similarly, Alexander W. Dreyfoos Junior School of the Arts, ranked 5th in the state, outperforms Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy across all academic measures.

Detail:

Public 5-12

7071 Garden Rd
Riviera Beach, FL 33404

(561) 881-4740

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
796^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $27,643

Student/teacher ratio: 8.2

Number of students: 156

Racial breakdown:

African American:

80.8%

Hispanic:

12.8%

White:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy ranks worse than 98.9% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.53. (See more...)

Compare Details Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy ranks worse than 98.6% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 41^st among 42 ranked high schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.96. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement 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 Racial makeup is: African American (80.8%), Hispanic (12.8%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy is 8.2, which is the 3^rd best among 42 high schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy is $27,643, which is the 4^th highest among 42 high schools in the Palm Beach School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy 1183^rd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy 796^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement 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 Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	2.86	1158^th	1177	1.6%
2024	2.53	1183^rd	1196	1.1%

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

Rank History for Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2009	3.84	565^th	587	3.7%
2011	6.36	582^nd	622	6.4%
2013	2.62	627^th	648	3.2%
2014	6.59	609^th	687	11.4%
2016	0.68	692^nd	693	0.1%
2017	1.62	701^st	714	1.8%
2018	5.13	634^th	716	11.5%
2019	2.25	701^st	734	4.5%
2021	2.09	726^th	746	2.7%
2022	3.55	712^th	774	8.0%
2023	2.91	760^th	792	4.0%
2024	1.96	796^th	807	1.4%

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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 Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	19	192	1	28	0	n/a	n/a	8	248
2009	6	118	0	12	1	n/a	n/a	4	141
2010	2	65	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	2	73
2011	9	188	0	19	1	3	4	0	224
2012	6	93	0	11	1	1	2	0	114
2013	11	107	0	13	0	2	2	0	135
2014	9	113	0	11	0	1	1	0	135
2015	4	104	0	7	0	0	1	0	116
2016	5	130	0	13	1	0	3	0	152
2017	2	87	0	6	0	0	2	0	97
2018	7	112	0	28	1	0	6	0	154
2019	4	130	0	23	0	0	2	0	159
2020	5	118	1	27	0	1	5	0	157
2021	2	74	0	13	0	0	3	0	92
2022	2	105	0	20	1	0	4	0	132
2023	5	126	0	20	0	0	5	0	156

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 Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	248	18.0	13.8	36.7
2009	141	16.3	10.1	53.3
2010	73	11.0	6.6	54.9
2011	224	15.0	14.9	62.9
2012	114	17.0	6.7	77.2
2013	135	17.0	7.9	85.9
2014	135	18.0	7.5	89.6
2015	116	17.0	6.8	86.2
2016	152	18.0	8.4	86.8
2017	97	17.0	5.7	84.5
2018	154	21.0	7.3	87
2019	159	19.0	8.3	84.9
2020	157	18.0	8.7	77.1
2021	92	18.0	5.1	90.2
2022	132	20.0	6.6	93.2
2023	156	19.0	8.2	80.8

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 Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	248	18.0	13.8	36.7
2009	141	16.3	10.1	53.3
2010	73	11.0	6.6	54.9
2011	224	15.0	14.9	62.9
2012	114	17.0	6.7	77.2
2013	135	17.0	7.9	85.9
2014	135	18.0	7.5	89.6
2015	116	17.0	6.8	86.2
2016	152	18.0	8.4	86.8
2017	97	17.0	5.7	84.5
2018	154	21.0	7.3	87
2019	159	19.0	8.3	84.9
2020	157	18.0	8.7	77.1
2021	92	18.0	5.1	90.2
2022	132	20.0	6.6	93.2
2023	156	19.0	8.2	80.8

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 Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,301 (5.3%)	$23,136 (94.7%)	$24,437
2019	$848 (3.9%)	$21,124 (96.1%)	$21,972
2020	$468 (2.0%)	$23,410 (98.0%)	$23,877
2021	$1,447 (3.6%)	$38,994 (96.4%)	$40,441
2022	$3,371 (10.0%)	$30,193 (90.0%)	$33,564
2023	$2,149 (7.8%)	$25,494 (92.2%)	$27,643

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy

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 701^st of 734 High schools	Ranks 760^th of 792 High schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy)	12	4	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	58	51	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Science (Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy)	6	2	4%
8th Grade Science (Palm Beach)	51	46	5%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy)	13	10	3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	54	52	2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy)	3	3
End of Course Biology 1 (Palm Beach)	69	63	6%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy)	10	17	7%
End of Course US History (Palm Beach)	69	62	7%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Geometry (Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy)	0	0
End of Course Geometry (Palm Beach)	61	53	8%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	159	156	1.9%
African American	130	126	3.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	23	20	13%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	4	5	25%
Two or More Races	2	5	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84.9%	80.8%	4.1%

Schools Near Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement 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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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 Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy

How many students attend Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 156 students attended Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy.

What district is Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy in?

Palm Beach

Is Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy a good school?

Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy ranks in the bottom 1.4% of Florida high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy?

Students at Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy are 81% African American, 13% Hispanic, 3% White, 3% Two or more races.

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