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Highridge Family Center

Public, Alternative Grades 3-12

Summary

Highridge Family Center is an alternative public school in West Palm Beach, Florida, serving 17 students in grades 3-12. The school has a diverse student population, with 23.53% White, 29.41% African American, and 47.06% Hispanic students.

While Highridge Family Center has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 4.2 and high spending per student of $37,650, the school faces significant challenges. It has a much higher chronic absenteeism rate of 24.2% compared to surrounding schools, and its test scores are significantly lower than the Palm Beach district and state averages. For example, only 8% of Highridge students were proficient or better in Algebra 1, compared to 50% in the district and 54% statewide. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 17.65%, which is much lower than the surrounding schools.

These findings suggest that Highridge Family Center may need to implement targeted interventions and support to address the issues of chronic absenteeism and low academic achievement. The school's unique student population and resource allocation compared to nearby schools, such as Palm Beach School For Autism, Royal Palm School, and Indian Ridge School, warrant further investigation to understand the underlying factors contributing to the school's challenges and identify opportunities for improvement.

Students ?

3.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

72.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4400 N Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33407

(561) 494-0015

District: Palm Beach

Racial breakdown:

African American:

38.9%

Hispanic:

33.3%

White:

22.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 17th percentile in 2009 → 20th in 2023

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 4 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (45% vs 53% meeting standards)

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school45%

District avg53%

Florida avg53%

Not ranked this year

Highridge Family Center did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

38^th of 67Palm Beach among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2016	2.6	979 of 997	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	25.6	772 of 999	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	7.8	869 of 956	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	18.6	739 of 897	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	19.0	733 of 891	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	27.2	640 of 839	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	13.1	671 of 780	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	8.5	671 of 740	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	23.9	583 of 736	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	10.7	592 of 675	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	18.1	516 of 602	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	20.0	498 of 593	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2023	15.9	636 of 792	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	4.1	651 of 716	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	37.1	404 of 648	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	14.8	489 of 587	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	50.9	301 of 577	47.8%	★★☆☆☆

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Schools Near Highridge Family Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2025)			FAST Math (2025)		Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Highridge Family Center	Public, Alternative	3-12	4400 N Australian Ave	West Palm Beach	33407	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 494-0015	18	5	3.6		4 (22.2%)	7 (38.9%)	6 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Palm Beach Regional Detention Center	Public, Alternative	4-12	1100 45th St Ste A	West Palm Beach	33407	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 357-5930	51	4	12.7	37.3%	10 (19.6%)	32 (62.7%)	8 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)								(n/a)											$20,415	$235	$20,180
Alternative Program Central	Public, Alternative	4-12	1041 45th St	West Palm Beach	33407	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 681-5908	12	1	12.0	33.3%	2 (16.7%)	3 (25.0%)	6 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)								(n/a)
Bodwell Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1201 Australian Ave	Riviera Beach	33404	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 842-3213	49	5	9.8	53.1%	15 (30.6%)	14 (28.6%)	16 (32.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.2%)								(n/a)
Ese Hospital Homebound Instructional Services	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1800 Osceola Dr	West Palm Beach	33409	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 366-6131	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Palm Beach Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	9482 MacArthur Blvd	Palm Beach Gardens	33403	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	Yes	No	(561) 881-4769	78	10	7.8	17.9%	46 (59.0%)	7 (9.0%)	13 (16.7%)	5 (6.4%)	2 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.4%)								(n/a)			80.0							89.0	$13,387	$46	$13,340
Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	9482 MacArthur Blvd	Palm Beach Gardens	33403	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	Yes	No	(561) 881-4769	103	71	1.4	3.9%	32 (31.1%)	29 (28.2%)	32 (31.1%)	4 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	4 (3.9%)								(n/a)	80.0		42.0	60.0		60.0			75.0	40.0	$2,487	$07	$2,481
Palm Beach Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings)	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	9482 MacArthur Blvd	Palm Beach Gardens	33403	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	Yes	No	(561) 881-4760	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Indian Ridge School	Public, Alternative	K-12	1955 Golden Lakes Blvd	West Palm Beach	33411	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 681-0005	73	26	2.8	69.9%	15 (20.5%)	43 (58.9%)	10 (13.7%)	3 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)								(n/a)		43.0			8.0		43.0	10.0	50.0		$130,279	$25,172	$105,107
Royal Palm School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	6650 Lawrence Rd	Lantana	33462	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 357-1900	286	48	5.9	59.4%	42 (14.7%)	121 (42.3%)	108 (37.8%)	5 (1.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)								(n/a)											$49,511	$5,213	$44,297

Frequently Asked Questions about Highridge Family Center

How many students attend Highridge Family Center?

In the 2024-25 school year, 18 students attended Highridge Family Center.

What district is Highridge Family Center in?

Palm Beach

What is the racial makeup of Highridge Family Center?

Students at Highridge Family Center are 39% African American, 33% Hispanic, 22% White, 6% American Indian.

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