SOUTH TECH PREPARATORY ACADEMY

1325 GATEWAY BLVD
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33426

Charter School 540 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

South Tech Preparatory Academy, located in Boynton Beach, Florida, is a public charter middle school serving grades 6 through 8. Dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment, the school focuses on preparing students for the demands of high school and beyond by blending traditional core subjects with innovative, hands-on learning experiences. Its mission is centered on cultivating critical thinkers and lifelong learners within a supportive, inclusive community.

A hallmark of the South Tech experience is its emphasis on career and technical exploration, which sets it apart from traditional middle schools. Students are often exposed to pre-career programming and elective opportunities that encourage them to explore various professional pathways early on. By fostering a culture of high expectations and personal responsibility, South Tech Preparatory Academy aims to bridge the gap between middle school education and real-world application, ensuring that students are well-equipped with both the soft skills and academic foundation necessary for future success.

540

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH TECH PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	228
Black	268
Asian	3
Two or More	12
American Indian	4

Black
268 (49.6 %)
Hispanic
228 (42.2 %)
White
25 (4.6 %)
Two or More
12 (2.2 %)
American Indian
4 (0.7 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)369-7000
Website:	http://southtechprep.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	301
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 6 172

Grade 7 188

Grade 8 180

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTH TECH PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	172
Grade 7	188
Grade 8	180

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTH TECH PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	296	54.8%
Male	244	45.2%

Middle School 6th - 8th