Florida Futures Academy

Summary:

Florida Futures Academy is a public charter high school serving 140 students in grades 9-12 in West Palm Beach, Florida, which is part of the Palm Beach school district. However, the school has consistently underperformed academically, ranking in the bottom 20% of Florida high schools over the past 5 years and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 4 years.

Florida Futures Academy's academic struggles are evident across several key metrics. The school has had abysmal 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 0% to 5.4% over the past 5 years, which is significantly lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has experienced extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 74.4% to 97.9% over the same period. Across all tested subjects, Florida Futures Academy's proficiency rates are consistently 30-60 percentage points lower than the state and district averages.

In comparison, nearby schools such as Forest Hill Community High School, Palm Beach Lakes High School, and G-Star School of the Arts significantly outperform Florida Futures Academy across key metrics like graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism. These nearby schools also have lower student-teacher ratios and higher per-student spending, suggesting that additional resources and support may be needed to improve the academic outcomes at Florida Futures Academy.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1760 N Congress Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33409

(561) 215-0933

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
671^st of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,773

Student/teacher ratio: 25.1

Number of students: 113

Racial breakdown:

African American:

59.3%

Hispanic:

27.4%

White:

11.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Florida Futures Academy ranks worse than 83.1% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 33^rd among 42 ranked high schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.9. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Florida Futures 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 (59.3%), Hispanic (27.4%), White (11.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Florida Futures Academy is 25.1. 43 high schools in the Palm Beach School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Florida Futures Academy employs 4.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Florida Futures Academy is $7,773. 42 high schools in the Palm Beach School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Florida Futures Academy 671^st of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Florida Futures 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 Florida Futures Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2019	2.33	697^th	734	5.0%
2021	4.81	677^th	746	9.2%
2022	3.31	718^th	774	7.2%
2023	3.26	748^th	792	5.6%
2024	9.90	671^st	807	16.9%

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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 Florida Futures Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	20	48	0	57	0	0	5	130
2017	20	54	0	43	1	0	4	122
2018	17	73	1	47	2	0	2	142
2019	20	71	0	36	2	0	2	131
2020	12	72	0	48	1	1	3	137
2021	22	67	0	40	1	1	4	135
2022	30	49	0	48	0	1	9	137
2023	19	77	1	39	1	0	3	140
2024	13	67	1	31	0	0	1	113

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 Florida Futures Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	130	4.0	32.5	2.3
2017	122	4.0	30.5	13.9
2018	142	1.0	142.0	17.6
2019	131	4.0	32.7	53.4
2020	137	4.0	34.2	70.8
2021	135	4.0	33.7	67.4
2022	137	3.0	45.6	11.7
2023	140	3.0	46.6	2.9
2024	113	4.5	25.1	27.4

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 Florida Futures Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	130	4.0	32.5	2.3
2017	122	4.0	30.5	13.9
2018	142	1.0	142.0	17.6
2019	131	4.0	32.7	53.4
2020	137	4.0	34.2	70.8
2021	135	4.0	33.7	67.4
2022	137	3.0	45.6	11.7
2023	140	3.0	46.6	2.9
2024	113	4.5	25.1	27.4

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 Florida Futures Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$55 (0.9%)	$5,882 (99.1%)	$5,937
2019	$35 (0.5%)	$7,179 (99.5%)	$7,214
2020	$70 (1.0%)	$6,615 (98.9%)	$6,686
2021	$415 (5.9%)	$6,632 (94.1%)	$7,048
2022	$285 (4.0%)	$6,758 (96.0%)	$7,043
2023	$47 (0.6%)	$7,727 (99.4%)	$7,773

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Florida Futures 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 697^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 748^th of 792 High schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida Futures Academy)	5	6	1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	54	52	2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida Futures Academy)	0	0
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	131	140	6.9%
African American	71	77	8.5%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	36	39	8.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	20	19	5%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.4%	2.9%	50.6%

Schools Near Florida Futures Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (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 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th 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
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	113	5	25.1	27.4%	13 (11.5%)	67 (59.3%)	31 (27.4%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	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	349	6	58.1	58.5%	34 (9.7%)	137 (39.3%)	167 (47.9%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	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
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	1,368	75	18.3	20.1%	628 (45.9%)	175 (12.8%)	350 (25.6%)	139 (10.2%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (5.4%)	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
Educational Services Program-East	Public	5-12	3228 Gun Club Rd	West Palm Beach	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 868-5391	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Palm Beach County Jail	Public	6-12	3228 Gun Club Rd	West Palm Beach	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 681-5908	23	3	7.6	17.4%	1 (4.3%)	15 (65.2%)	5 (21.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.3%)	1 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$24,013	$3,761	$20,251
Slam Academy High School Palm Beach	Public, Charter	9-12	2845 Summit Blvd	West Palm Beach	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 669-2906	317	15	21.2	65.6%	30 (9.5%)	32 (10.1%)	250 (78.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	28.1	562^nd of 807 public high schools	30.4%		29.3	509^th of 792 public high schools	35.7%	53	35.0	48.0	21.0	39.0	51.0	58.0	$9,650	$1,189	$8,461
Forest Hill Community High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	6901 Parker Ave	West Palm Beach	33405	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 540-2400	2,108	117	18.0	64.3%	219 (10.4%)	204 (9.7%)	1,630 (77.3%)	19 (0.9%)	10 (0.5%)	1 (0.0%)	25 (1.2%)	30.5	534^th of 807 public high schools	33.8%		28	522^nd of 792 public high schools	34.1%	12	45.0	45.0	24.0	37.0	55.0	47.0	$11,806	$1,552	$10,255
Ese Other Teaching Services	Public	6-12	3378 Forest Hill Blvd Ste A203	West Palm Beach	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 434-8626	99	9	11.0	11.1%	21 (21.2%)	33 (33.3%)	43 (43.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)								(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	2,783	120	23.1	63.2%	115 (4.1%)	1,666 (59.9%)	931 (33.5%)	15 (0.5%)	16 (0.6%)	2 (0.1%)	38 (1.4%)	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
G-Star School Of The Arts	Public, Charter	9-12	2065 Prairie Rd Bldg J	West Palm Beach	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 967-2023	693	41	16.9	44.6%	237 (34.2%)	146 (21.1%)	279 (40.3%)	10 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.0%)	57.8	225^th of 807 public high schools	72.1%		56.3	227^th of 792 public high schools	71.3%	2	55.0	59.0	37.0	62.0	75.0	74.0	$11,750	$1,705	$10,045

Frequently Asked Questions about Florida Futures Academy

What district is Florida Futures Academy in?

Palm Beach

How many students attend Florida Futures Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 113 students attended Florida Futures Academy.

Is Florida Futures Academy a good school?

Florida Futures Academy ranks in the bottom 16.9% of Florida high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Florida Futures Academy?

Students at Florida Futures Academy are 59% African American, 27% Hispanic, 12% White.

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