For the 2025 school year, there are 72 alternative public charter schools serving 19,339 students in Florida.
The top ranked alternative public charter schools in Florida are Alee Academy Charter School, Worthington High School and Northern Palms Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florida alternative public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Charter Schools in Florida (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Alee Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1705 E County Road 44
Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 357-9426
Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 357-9426
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Worthington High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1711 Worthington Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(407) 615-0370
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(407) 615-0370
Gr: 9-12 | 349 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 58:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Northern Palms Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13251 North Cleveland Ave
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 997-9987
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 997-9987
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
City Of Palms Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2830 Winkler Ave Ste 201
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 561-6611
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 561-6611
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Palm Acres Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
507 Sunshine Blvd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 333-3300
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 333-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
The Chiles Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
868 George W Engram Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 322-6102
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 322-6102
Gr: 6-12 | 106 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Innovations Middle Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2768 N Hiawassee Rd
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 440-2846
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 440-2846
Gr: 6-9 | 172 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Ucp Bailes Community Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4780 Data Court
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 852-3300
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 852-3300
Gr: K-8 | 506 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Phoenix Academy Of Excellence
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7900 Nw 27 Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(786) 865-1346
Miami, FL 33147
(786) 865-1346
Gr: 6-8 | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Pinellas Mycroschool Of Integrated Academics And Technologi
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
840 Third Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 825-3710
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 825-3710
Gr: 8-12 | 147 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Siatech Mycroschool Inc.
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7022 Nw 10th Pl
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 333-7952
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 333-7952
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 154:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1212.
Enterprise Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2495 Enterprise Road
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 474-1237
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 474-1237
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1313.
Academic Solutions Academy A
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10044 Nw 31st Street
Coral Springs, FL 33065
(954) 572-6600
Coral Springs, FL 33065
(954) 572-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Quantum High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1275 Gateway Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 293-2971
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 293-2971
Gr: 9-12 | 353 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1515.
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Bell Blvd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 476-9100
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 476-9100
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Florida Futures Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1760 N Congress Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 215-0933
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 215-0933
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Suned High Of South Broward
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2744 Davie Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 284-7000
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 284-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1818.
Sunrise High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
424 W Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 446-9234
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 446-9234
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Academic Solutions High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10044 Nw 31st Street
Coral Springs, FL 33065
(954) 572-6600
Coral Springs, FL 33065
(954) 572-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 239 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Sunfire High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2360 W Oakland Park Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 678-3939
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 678-3939
Gr: 9-12 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 134:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Green Springs High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3555 Nw 7th St
Miami, FL 33125
(305) 720-2996
Miami, FL 33125
(305) 720-2996
Gr: 9-12 | 551 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Biscayne High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1680 Dunn Ave, Suite 8
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 252-6311
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 252-6311
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2323.
Ucp Seminole Child Development
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
756 N Sun Dr
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 852-3300
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 852-3300
Gr: PK-2 | 140 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2424.
The Seed School Of Miami
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Nw 127 St
Miami, FL 33167
(855) 818-7333
Miami, FL 33167
(855) 818-7333
Gr: 6-12 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
Sheeler High Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
871 E Semoran Blvd
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 886-1825
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 886-1825
Gr: 7-12 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2626.
Elevation High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4243 N Us Highway 17-92
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 732-5788
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 732-5788
Gr: 7-12 | 226 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2727.
Suned High School Of North Broward
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1117 Banks Rd
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(954) 246-4004
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(954) 246-4004
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
North Nicholas High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
428 Sw Pine Island Rd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 242-4230
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 242-4230
Gr: 7-12 | 323 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 162:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Phoenix Academy Of Excellence North
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13301 Nw 24th Ave
Miami, FL 33167
(786) 865-1346
Miami, FL 33167
(786) 865-1346
Gr: 6-8 | 25 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Seminole Heights Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4006 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 234-0809
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 234-0809
Gr: 7-12 | 326 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3131.
Ucp West Orange Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1441 Winter Garden-vineland Ro
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 852-3300
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 852-3300
Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3232.
Prosperitas Leadership Academy Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2140 W. Washington Street
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 854-3945
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 854-3945
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Rank: #3333.
Duval Mycroschool Of Integrated Academics And Technologies
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1584 Normandy Village Pkwy, St
Jacksonville, FL 32221
(904) 783-3611
Jacksonville, FL 32221
(904) 783-3611
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3434.
Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8190 Pensacola Blvd
Pensacola, FL 32534
(850) 432-2273
Pensacola, FL 32534
(850) 432-2273
Gr: K-5 | 188 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Econ River High Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5850 Tg Lee Blvd, Ste 345
Orlando, FL 32822
(407) 641-1062
Orlando, FL 32822
(407) 641-1062
Gr: 7-12 | 290 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public charter schools in Florida?
The top ranked alternative public charter schools in Florida include Alee Academy Charter School, Worthington High School and Northern Palms Charter High School.
How many alternative public charter schools are located in Florida?
72 alternative public charter schools are located in Florida.
What is the racial composition of students in Florida?
Florida alternative public charter schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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