Serving 181 students in grades 5-12, Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 5-12
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy's student population of 181 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
181 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy is 0.31, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3680 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
37%
Black
82%
21%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 is Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy's ranking?
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy is ranked #3680 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy?
The graduation rate of Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy is 50-54%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy?
181 students attend Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy?
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy offer ?
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy part of?
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy is part of Palm Beach School District.
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