South Area Alternative Learning Center serves 100 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 1% in FL)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Area Alternative Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
South Area Alternative Learning Center's student population of 100 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Area Alternative Learning Center is 0.73, which is more 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)
(10-11)40-49%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)30-39%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
37%
Black
34%
21%
White
31%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
How many students attend South Area Alternative Learning Center?
100 students attend South Area Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of South Area Alternative Learning Center students are Black, 31% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 15% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Area Alternative Learning Center?
South Area Alternative Learning Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Area Alternative Learning Center offer ?
South Area Alternative Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is South Area Alternative Learning Center part of?
South Area Alternative Learning Center is part of Brevard School District.
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