SOUTH TECH ACADEMY
SOUTH TECH ACADEMY is a public charter high school that is part of the PALM BEACH school district, located in BOYNTON BEACH, FL with about 1,144 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 35 teachers, SOUTH TECH ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 32:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
SOUTH TECH ACADEMY is a public charter high school located in Boynton Beach, Florida, that distinguishes itself through a rigorous focus on career and technical education (CTE). Unlike traditional high schools, South Tech integrates standard academic coursework with specialized industry-based training, allowing students to earn professional certifications and college credit while completing their high school diplomas. The school is designed to prepare students for both immediate entry into the workforce and continued success in post-secondary education by fostering a hands-on learning environment that emphasizes professional skills and workplace readiness.
The academy offers a wide range of career academies—such as automotive technology, culinary arts, digital media, engineering, and medical sciences—which serve as the core of the student experience. By blending academic rigor with technical expertise, SOUTH TECH ACADEMY provides a unique educational pathway for students who benefit from experiential learning and want to gain a competitive edge in their chosen career fields before graduating. The school’s mission centers on empowering students with the technical proficiency and soft skills necessary to excel in an evolving, global economy.
For more information, contact SOUTH TECH ACADEMY at (561) 369-7004 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33426-9018
(561) 369-7004
http://www.southtechacademy.com
SOUTH TECH ACADEMY is a public Charter school in BOYNTON BEACH, FL with about 1,144 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
PALM BEACH DISTRICT OFFICE - District:
- PALM BEACH
- Total Students:
- 1,144
- Teachers:
- 35
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,144 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 42.1%
- Black or African American
- 41.3%
- White
- 12.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 55.6%
- Male
- 44.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.