Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy

Summary:

Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy is a public charter high school located in Palm Springs, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 550. However, the school has consistently struggled with poor academic performance, extremely low graduation rates, and alarmingly high chronic absenteeism, raising concerns about the quality of education it provides.

Over the past 8 years, Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Florida high schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its four-year graduation rate has been abysmal, ranging from just 6.3% in 2019-2020 to 59.4% in the most recent 2022-2023 school year, significantly lower than the state and district averages, as well as the graduation rates of nearby schools like Santaluces Community High (92.8%) and Slam Academy High School Palm Beach (74.4%). Additionally, the school has experienced a dramatic increase in chronic absenteeism, from 51.9% in 2018-2019 to a staggering 97.1% in the most recent 2022-2023 school year, more than 5 times the chronic absenteeism rate of the nearby Santaluces Community High (18.2%) and Slam Academy High School Palm Beach (0.0%).

The data analysis also reveals significant demographic shifts at Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy, with the Hispanic student population increasing from 56.68% in 2021-2022 to 71.27% in 2022-2023, while the White and African American student populations have decreased during this time period. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 72.36% in 2022-2023 to 89.69% in 2020-2021, significantly higher than the nearby Santaluces Community High (61.38%) and Slam Academy High School Palm Beach (69.28%). These findings raise questions about equity and access to quality education for all students at the school, especially in comparison to the stronger academic performance and lower absenteeism rates of nearby schools like G-Star School Of The Arts and Santaluces Community High.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 3525 S Congress Ave
       Palm Springs, FL  33461


(561) 623-6935

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
731st of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,521 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  91.6 Help
Number of students:  550

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
71.3%
African American:
18.7%
White:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy ranks worse than 90.6% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 36th among 42 ranked high schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.24. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71.3%), African American (18.7%), White (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy is 91.6. 45 high schools in the Palm Beach School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy employs 6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy is $8,521. 41 high schools in the Palm Beach School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy 731st of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

Palm Beach:

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


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Rank History for Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 3.48 648th 687 5.7%
2016 4.08 643rd 693 7.2%
2017 2.50 689th 714 3.5%
2018 1.87 694th 716 3.1%
2019 3.68 671st 734 8.6%
2022 2.76 733rd 774 5.3%
2023 2.69 768th 792 3.0%
2024 4.24 731st 807 9.4%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 71 181 0 194 4 6 13 0 469
2013 87 190 1 196 5 6 13 0 498
2014 90 189 1 213 2 1 15 0 511
2015 107 203 1 220 6 1 14 0 552
2016 83 208 2 233 6 1 12 0 545
2017 36 124 2 177 5 0 12 0 356
2018 36 139 4 202 6 0 12 0 399
2019 35 149 4 229 8 0 8 0 433
2020 38 114 1 261 11 0 8 0 433
2021 26 77 1 178 6 0 3 0 291
2022 41 141 2 263 2 0 15 0 464
2023 40 103 1 392 3 1 10 0 550

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 Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 469 9.0 52.1 53.1
2013 498 10.0 49.8 47.8
2014 511 16.0 31.9 69.5
2015 552 11.0 50.1 0.5
2016 545 18.0 30.2 61.1
2017 356 14.0 25.4 13.8
2018 399 7.0 57.0 72.9
2019 433 7.1 60.3 72.7
2020 433 6.0 72.1 57.3
2021 291 7.0 41.5 89.7
2022 464 9.0 51.5 85.6
2023 550 6.0 91.6 72.4

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 Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 469 9.0 52.1 53.1
2013 498 10.0 49.8 47.8
2014 511 16.0 31.9 69.5
2015 552 11.0 50.1 0.5
2016 545 18.0 30.2 61.1
2017 356 14.0 25.4 13.8
2018 399 7.0 57.0 72.9
2019 433 7.1 60.3 72.7
2020 433 6.0 72.1 57.3
2021 291 7.0 41.5 89.7
2022 464 9.0 51.5 85.6
2023 550 6.0 91.6 72.4

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 Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $35 (0.5%) $7,434 (99.5%) $7,469
2019 $00 (0.0%) $7,242 (100.0%) $7,242
2020 $131 (1.7%) $7,447 (98.3%) $7,578
2021 $241 (2.7%) $8,541 (97.3%) $8,782
2022 $456 (6.0%) $7,103 (94.0%) $7,559
2023 $826 (9.7%) $7,695 (90.3%) $8,521

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Palm Beach Preparatory Charter 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)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 671st of 734 High schoolsRanks 768th of 792 High schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy)62
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5452
 2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy)97
 2%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Palm Beach)6963
 6%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy)2711
 16%
   End of Course US History (Palm Beach)6962
 7%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy)70
 7%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Palm Beach)6554
 11%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy)02
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Palm Beach)6153
 8%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students433550
 27%
African American149103
 30.9%
American Indian83
 62.5%
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic229392
 71.2%
Pacific Islander01
White3540
 14.3%
Two or More Races810
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.7%72.4%
 0.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 550 students attended Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy.

Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 9.4% of Florida high schools.

Students at Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy are 71% Hispanic, 19% African American, 7% White, 2% Two or more races.


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