Serving 38 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pine Ridge Alternative Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine Ridge Alternative Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pine Ridge Alternative Center's student population of 38 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
38 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pine Ridge Alternative Center is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
36%
Black
74%
21%
White
5%
36%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pine Ridge Alternative Center often compared to?
Pine Ridge Alternative Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Western High School, Cypress Bay High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pine Ridge Alternative Center?
The graduation rate of Pine Ridge Alternative Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 78%.
How many students attend Pine Ridge Alternative Center?
38 students attend Pine Ridge Alternative Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Pine Ridge Alternative Center students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Ridge Alternative Center?
Pine Ridge Alternative Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pine Ridge Alternative Center offer ?
Pine Ridge Alternative Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Pine Ridge Alternative Center part of?
Pine Ridge Alternative Center is part of Broward School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Early Release Day / Last Day of School
June 10, 2024 (Monday)
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