SOUTH AREA ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER

School Overview
The **South Area Alternative Learning Center (SALC)**, located in Melbourne, Florida, is an educational facility operating under the Brevard Public Schools district. It is designed to serve students who require a non-traditional educational environment, often providing a structured setting for those who have faced academic or behavioral challenges in a standard middle or high school campus. The program emphasizes smaller class sizes and individualized instruction to help students improve their academic standing, address behavioral goals, and eventually transition back to a comprehensive school setting or toward graduation.

By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the center focuses on providing a supportive atmosphere where students can regain academic momentum. Because it is part of the broader Brevard County school system, the SALC works closely with district policies to ensure that students receive the resources, counseling, and guidance necessary to stay on track for their high school diplomas. For families and students looking for specific enrollment details or program offerings, the official district website (http://www.brevardschools.org) serves as the primary resource for updates, contact information, and academic calendars.
68
Total Students
6.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH AREA ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER
Demographic Student Count
White23
Hispanic8
Black24
Two or More13
  • Black
    24 (35.3%)
  • White
    23 (33.8%)
  • Two or More
    13 (19.1%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (11.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: BREVARD
Phone: (321)242-4770
Grade Range: 1st - 12th
Total Students: 68
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 44
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4
Grades Taught
Grade 1 1
Grade 2 1
Grade 5 1
Grade 6 5
Grade 7 12
Grade 8 13
Grade 9 21
Grade 10 8
Grade 11 4
Grade 12 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTH AREA ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER
Grade Student Count
Grade 11
Grade 21
Grade 51
Grade 65
Grade 712
Grade 813
Grade 921
Grade 108
Grade 114
Grade 122
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTH AREA ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female2232.4%
Male4667.6%