NORTH/CENTRAL AREA ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER
54 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
The North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center, located on Grove Boulevard in Merritt Island, Florida, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Brevard Public Schools district. Unlike traditional comprehensive high schools, this center is designed to provide a supportive and structured environment for students who may benefit from an alternative approach to learning. Its primary mission is to offer credit recovery, behavioral support, and personalized academic pathways for students who have faced challenges in a conventional classroom setting, helping them remain on track for graduation.
The center functions as an integral part of the district’s effort to ensure that all students, regardless of their individual circumstances, have access to high-quality instruction. By maintaining smaller class sizes and focusing on individualized education plans, the school fosters a setting where educators can address both the academic and social-emotional needs of their students. Ultimately, the North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center serves as a vital bridge for students, providing the resources and targeted interventions necessary to help them overcome obstacles and successfully transition toward their post-secondary goals.
The center functions as an integral part of the district’s effort to ensure that all students, regardless of their individual circumstances, have access to high-quality instruction. By maintaining smaller class sizes and focusing on individualized education plans, the school fosters a setting where educators can address both the academic and social-emotional needs of their students. Ultimately, the North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center serves as a vital bridge for students, providing the resources and targeted interventions necessary to help them overcome obstacles and successfully transition toward their post-secondary goals.
54
Total Students
7.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic | 3 |
| Black | 23 |
| Two or More | 6 |
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Black23 (42.6 %)
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White22 (40.7 %)
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Two or More6 (11.1 %)
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Hispanic3 (5.6 %)
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)633-3489 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 54 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 7.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 7.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 44 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 1 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
7
Grade 8
11
Grade 9
15
Grade 10
11
Grade 11
6
Grade 12
4
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 7 |
| Grade 8 | 11 |
| Grade 9 | 15 |
| Grade 10 | 11 |
| Grade 11 | 6 |
| Grade 12 | 4 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 27 | 50% |
| Male | 27 | 50% |
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