PALM BEACH SCHOOL FOR AUTISM

Charter School 387 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

The Palm Beach School for Autism (PBSFA), located in Lake Worth, Florida, is a specialized educational institution dedicated to serving students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). As a public charter school, it offers a tailored learning environment designed to meet the unique cognitive, social, and behavioral needs of its student population. The school is committed to fostering academic achievement while simultaneously providing intensive support services, such as speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, and behavioral interventions, to help students reach their full developmental potential.

The school’s philosophy emphasizes a holistic approach to education, integrating evidence-based teaching strategies with a focus on life skills and community inclusion. By maintaining a supportive and structured atmosphere, the Palm Beach School for Autism aims to empower its students to become as independent as possible. Their programs are designed not only for classroom learning but also for preparing students for the transition into post-secondary life, ensuring that they have the necessary tools to navigate the world with confidence.

387

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PALM BEACH SCHOOL FOR AUTISM
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	128
Black	69
Asian	11
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

White
167 (43.2 %)
Hispanic
128 (33.1 %)
Black
69 (17.8 %)
Asian
11 (2.8 %)
Two or More
10 (2.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)533-9917
Website:	http://[email protected]
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 28

Kindergarten 21

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 32

Grade 7 15

Grade 8 22

Grade 9 23