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Everglades Preparatory Academy

Public, Charter Grades 8-12

797^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 6% of Florida high schools

Summary

Everglades Preparatory Academy is a public charter high school located in Pahokee, Florida, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 126 students. The school is part of the Palm Beach school district, which is ranked 38 out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite spending significantly more per student, ranging from $9,851 to $14,751 per year, Everglades Preparatory Academy consistently performs well below the district and state averages on standardized tests across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 5-22% of students were proficient or better in various ELA and math assessments, compared to 55-72% for the Palm Beach district and 49-71% for the state of Florida. The school's four-year graduation rates have also ranged from 71.4% to 92.1% in recent years, lower than the state average of around 90%. Additionally, Everglades Preparatory Academy has very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.4% to 57.2%, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

When comparing Everglades Preparatory Academy to other nearby schools in the same district, such as Glades Central High School and Pahokee Middle-Senior High, the performance gap is quite stark. These nearby schools, while still below state averages, significantly outperform Everglades Preparatory Academy on academic measures. The combination of low academic performance, high poverty, and high chronic absenteeism at Everglades Preparatory Academy suggests that the school may be facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and targeted interventions and support from the district and community may be necessary to help the school improve.

116

Students ?

16.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,971

Per pupil spending ?

86.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

360 E Main St
Pahokee, FL 33476

(561) 924-3002

District: Palm Beach

Racial breakdown:

African American:

61.2%

Hispanic:

34.5%

White:

2.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 1st percentile in 2011 → 6th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2011

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (11% vs 59% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (6th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (57% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school11%

District avg61%

Florida avg59%

Middle school

1,165^th of 1,205

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 3%▲ up 2 pts since 2023

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

797^th of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 6%▲ up 4 pts since 2017

From bottom 1% (2017) to bottom 6% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

38^th of 43High Schools in the Palm Beach

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
2025	3.6	1165 of 1205	3.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	2.4	1164 of 1177	1.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	2.3	797 of 844	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	5.8	706 of 807	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	2.4	775 of 792	2.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	2.2	753 of 774	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	1.7	734 of 746	1.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	1.4	723 of 734	1.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	1.5	703 of 716	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	1.5	705 of 714	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	1.2	686 of 687	0.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	3.7	613 of 622	1.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	2.7	613 of 620	1.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	5.3	550 of 587	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	2.7	567 of 577	1.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	5.9	520 of 563	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	2.7	475 of 477	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	14.1	420 of 487	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	2.6	475 of 484	1.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

US History22%-49 vs state

Biology 115%-56 vs state

Science12%-37 vs state

Algebra 110%-50 vs state

Geometry8%-47 vs state

English Language Arts7%-49 vs state

Math6%-51 vs state

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Schools Near Everglades Preparatory Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)					FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	EOC Civics (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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Everglades Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	8-12	360 E Main St	Pahokee	33476	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 924-3002	116	7	16.5	86.2%	3 (2.6%)	71 (61.2%)	40 (34.5%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2.3	797^th of 844 public high schools	5.6%		5.8	706^th of 807 public high schools	12.5%	91			12.0	5.0	5.0			6.0	12.0	10.0	8.0	15.0	22.0		$17,971	$1,211	$16,760
Pahokee Middle-Senior High	Public, Magnet	6-12	900 Larrimore Rd	Pahokee	33476	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 924-6400	868	57	15.3	78.9%	34 (3.9%)	524 (60.4%)	299 (34.4%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	53.3	290^th of 844 public high schools	65.6%		38.6	431^st of 807 public high schools	46.6%	141	61.0	58.0	47.0	50.0	76.0	33.0	61.0	60.0	29.0	58.0	60.0	75.0	78.0	63.0	$18,063	$1,214	$16,849
Educational Services Program-West	Public	5-12	38811 James Wheeler Way	Belle Glade	33430	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 868-5391	5	0			0 (0.0%)	3 (60.0%)	2 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Glades Construction Academy At West Technical	Public, Magnet	8-12	2625 State Road 715	Belle Glade	33430	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	No	(561) 829-4675	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Crossroads Academy	Public	6-12	225 SW 12th St	Belle Glade	33430	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 993-8400	163	13	12.5	80.4%	2 (1.2%)	130 (79.8%)	31 (19.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1.4	830^th of 844 public high schools	1.7%		2.1	787^th of 807 public high schools	2.5%	43		8.0	0.0	4.0	9.0		0.0	22.0	0.0		0.0	9.0	3.0	0.0	$29,916	$1,274	$28,642
Glades Central High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1001 SW Avenue M	Belle Glade	33430	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 993-4400	979	47	21.0	73.2%	28 (2.9%)	592 (60.5%)	351 (35.9%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	37.3	494^th of 844 public high schools	41.5%		35.6	465^th of 807 public high schools	42.4%	29				38.0	42.0					11.0	40.0	76.0	88.0		$15,654	$925	$14,728
Hendry Success Academy	Public	6-12	435 E Cir Dr	Clewiston	33440	Hendry County	Hendry	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(863) 902-4244	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)															$3,568	$285	$3,283
Clewiston High School	Public	9-12	1501 S Francisco St	Clewiston	33440	Hendry County	Hendry	No	No	No	No	(863) 983-1520	966	35	27.6	59.4%	188 (19.5%)	205 (21.2%)	550 (56.9%)	9 (0.9%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.1%)	30.6	580^th of 844 public high schools	31.3%		28.9	553^rd of 807 public high schools	31.5%	27				35.0	40.0					24.0	72.0	62.0	59.0		$10,215	$822	$9,394

Frequently Asked Questions about Everglades Preparatory Academy

What district is Everglades Preparatory Academy in?

Palm Beach

How many students attend Everglades Preparatory Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 116 students attended Everglades Preparatory Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Everglades Preparatory Academy?

Students at Everglades Preparatory Academy are 61% African American, 34% Hispanic, 3% White.

Is Everglades Preparatory Academy a good school?

Everglades Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 5.6% of Florida high schools.

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