NORTH/CENTRAL AREA ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER

School Overview
The North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center, located on Grove Boulevard in Merritt Island, Florida, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Brevard Public Schools district. Unlike traditional comprehensive high schools, this center is designed to provide a supportive and structured environment for students who may benefit from an alternative approach to learning. Its primary mission is to offer credit recovery, behavioral support, and personalized academic pathways for students who have faced challenges in a conventional classroom setting, helping them remain on track for graduation.

The center functions as an integral part of the district’s effort to ensure that all students, regardless of their individual circumstances, have access to high-quality instruction. By maintaining smaller class sizes and focusing on individualized education plans, the school fosters a setting where educators can address both the academic and social-emotional needs of their students. Ultimately, the North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center serves as a vital bridge for students, providing the resources and targeted interventions necessary to help them overcome obstacles and successfully transition toward their post-secondary goals.
61
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH/CENTRAL AREA ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER
Demographic Student Count
White20
Hispanic10
Black27
Two or More3
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    27 (44.3%)
  • White
    20 (32.8%)
  • Hispanic
    10 (16.4%)
  • Two or More
    3 (4.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (1.6%)
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)633-3489
Grade Range: 3rd - 12th
Total Students: 61
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 44
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1
Grades Taught
Grade 3 1
Grade 5 1
Grade 7 11
Grade 8 6
Grade 9 21
Grade 10 12
Grade 11 6
Grade 12 3

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NORTH/CENTRAL AREA ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER
Grade Student Count
Grade 31
Grade 51
Grade 711
Grade 86
Grade 921
Grade 1012
Grade 116
Grade 123
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NORTH/CENTRAL AREA ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1931.1%
Male4268.9%