SOUTH AREA ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER

School Overview
The **South Area Alternative Learning Center (SALC)**, located in Melbourne, Florida, is an educational facility operating under the Brevard Public Schools district. It is designed to serve students who require a non-traditional educational environment, often providing a structured setting for those who have faced academic or behavioral challenges in a standard middle or high school campus. The program emphasizes smaller class sizes and individualized instruction to help students improve their academic standing, address behavioral goals, and eventually transition back to a comprehensive school setting or toward graduation.

By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the center focuses on providing a supportive atmosphere where students can regain academic momentum. Because it is part of the broader Brevard County school system, the SALC works closely with district policies to ensure that students receive the resources, counseling, and guidance necessary to stay on track for their high school diplomas. For families and students looking for specific enrollment details or program offerings, the official district website (http://www.brevardschools.org) serves as the primary resource for updates, contact information, and academic calendars.
67
Total Students
7.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH AREA ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER
Demographic Student Count
White30
Hispanic14
Black14
Two or More9
  • White
    30 (44.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (20.9 %)
  • Black
    14 (20.9 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (13.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: BREVARD
Phone: (321)242-4770
Grade Range: 5th - 12th
Total Students: 67
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 44
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4
Grades Taught
Grade 5 1
Grade 6 1
Grade 7 19
Grade 8 12
Grade 9 13
Grade 10 13
Grade 11 3
Grade 12 5

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTH AREA ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER
Grade Student Count
Grade 51
Grade 61
Grade 719
Grade 812
Grade 913
Grade 1013
Grade 113
Grade 125
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTH AREA ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female2435.8%
Male4364.2%