ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM CENTRAL

www.palmbeachschools.org/9304/DJJYouthServicesHome.asp

13 Students

Other 4th - 12th

School Overview

Based on the information provided, Alternative Program Central, located in West Palm Beach, is a specialized educational facility operated within the School District of Palm Beach County. The program is specifically designed to serve the unique needs of students involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). By providing academic instruction in a structured, secure setting, the school focuses on ensuring that youth in the justice system maintain continuity in their education while working toward high school completion or re-integration into traditional school environments.

The program functions as a critical support system, prioritizing individualized learning plans that account for the students' specific legal and educational circumstances. By emphasizing educational stability and personal development, Alternative Program Central aims to reduce the achievement gap for at-risk students and provide them with the necessary resources to transition successfully back into the community upon the completion of their juvenile justice requirements.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM CENTRAL
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	2
Black	5
American Indian	1

White
5 (38.5 %)
Black
5 (38.5 %)
Hispanic
2 (15.4 %)
American Indian
1 (7.7 %)

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:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)681-5908
Website:	http://www.palmbeachschools.org/9304/DJJYouthServicesHome.asp
Grade Range:	4th - 12th
Total Students:	13
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	4
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 3

Grade 9 2

Grade 10 4

Grade 11 2

Grade 12 2