RIVIERA BEACH PREPARATORY & ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY

rfsc.palmbeachschools.org

156 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy, located in Riviera Beach, Florida, is a specialized educational institution operating under the Palm Beach County School District. The academy is designed to provide a structured, supportive environment for students who may require alternative academic settings or targeted interventions to achieve their graduation goals. By focusing on individualized attention and credit recovery, the school aims to help students overcome academic hurdles and prepare for successful transitions into post-secondary education or the workforce.

The academy emphasizes both academic achievement and personal responsibility, utilizing a curriculum tailored to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Because the school functions as an alternative placement, it prioritizes small class sizes and a focused instructional approach to ensure that students remain on track for their high school diplomas. Through its commitment to student engagement and personalized learning paths, Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy serves as a vital resource for those seeking a more focused or intensive educational experience within the local community.

156

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVIERA BEACH PREPARATORY & ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	20
Black	126
Two or More	5

Black
126 (80.8 %)
Hispanic
20 (12.8 %)
White
5 (3.2 %)
Two or More
5 (3.2 %)

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:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)881-4740
Website:	http://rfsc.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	156
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 8 46

Grade 9 13

Grade 10 11

Grade 11 28

Grade 12 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RIVIERA BEACH PREPARATORY & ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Grade 8	46
Grade 9	13
Grade 10	11
Grade 11	28
Grade 12	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RIVIERA BEACH PREPARATORY & ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	69	44.2%
Male	87	55.8%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)