Serving 18 students in grades 3-12, Highridge Family Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highridge Family Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Highridge Family Center's student population of 18 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Highridge Family Center is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
37%
Black
67%
21%
White
22%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Highridge Family Center often compared to?
Highridge Family Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Bak Middle School Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Highridge Family Center?
18 students attend Highridge Family Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Highridge Family Center students are Black, 22% of students are White, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highridge Family Center?
Highridge Family Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highridge Family Center offer ?
Highridge Family Center offers enrollment in grades 3-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highridge Family Center part of?
Highridge Family Center is part of Palm Beach School District.
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