CAREER ACADEMY OF THE PALM BEACHES

3800 S CONGRESS AVE
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33426

www.gulfstreamgoodwill.com/Charter

Charter School 47 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Gulfstream L.I.F.E. Academy, located in Boynton Beach, Florida, is a specialized charter school operated by Gulfstream Goodwill Industries. The school is designed to serve students who may have struggled in traditional academic settings, providing an alternative educational environment that focuses on individualized learning plans. By leveraging the resources of its parent organization, the academy places a strong emphasis on vocational training, life skills development, and preparing students for successful transitions into the workforce or post-secondary education.

The academy’s mission centers on fostering independence and self-sufficiency, often catering to students who benefit from smaller class sizes and more personalized instructional support. Through a blend of academic curriculum and career-readiness programming, Gulfstream L.I.F.E. Academy aims to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world employment. Its holistic approach is intended to empower students to overcome personal or academic barriers, ensuring they gain both the confidence and the practical skills necessary to achieve their long-term goals.

Total Students

0.4

Full-Time Teachers

117.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CAREER ACADEMY OF THE PALM BEACHES
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	15
Black	19
Asian	2

Black
19 (40.4 %)
Hispanic
15 (31.9 %)
White
11 (23.4 %)
Asian
2 (4.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)259-1000
Website:	http://www.gulfstreamgoodwill.com/Charter
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	47
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	117.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 12 47

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CAREER ACADEMY OF THE PALM BEACHES
Grade	Student Count
Grade 12	47

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CAREER ACADEMY OF THE PALM BEACHES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	17	36.2%
Male	30	63.8%

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