EVERGLADES PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Charter School
136 Students
High School 8th - 12th
School Overview
Everglades Preparatory Academy, located in Pahokee, Florida, is a public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the Charter Schools USA network, the academy focuses on providing a college-preparatory curriculum within a structured, supportive learning environment. The school is deeply integrated into the small, rural community of Pahokee, aiming to bridge the educational gap by offering personalized instruction and a variety of academic resources designed to help students overcome local socioeconomic challenges and prepare for success after graduation.
The academy emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous core academics with character development and extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering close relationships between faculty and students, Everglades Preparatory seeks to create a culture of accountability and high expectations. Through its mission, the school strives to empower its diverse student body with the critical thinking skills, academic foundation, and leadership qualities necessary to pursue higher education or meaningful career paths in an increasingly competitive global economy.
The academy emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous core academics with character development and extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering close relationships between faculty and students, Everglades Preparatory seeks to create a culture of accountability and high expectations. Through its mission, the school strives to empower its diverse student body with the critical thinking skills, academic foundation, and leadership qualities necessary to pursue higher education or meaningful career paths in an increasingly competitive global economy.
136
Total Students
7.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic | 49 |
| Black | 84 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Black84 (61.8 %)
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Hispanic49 (36.0 %)
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White2 (1.5 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Alternative School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | PALM BEACH |
| Phone: | (561)924-3002 |
| Website: | http://evergladesprep.com |
| Grade Range: | 8th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 136 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 7.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 19.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 99 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 1 |
Grades Taught
Grade 8
14
Grade 9
21
Grade 10
28
Grade 11
32
Grade 12
41
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 8 | 14 |
| Grade 9 | 21 |
| Grade 10 | 28 |
| Grade 11 | 32 |
| Grade 12 | 41 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 69 | 50.7% |
| Male | 67 | 49.3% |
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