At a glance
Reported students
18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
3.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida other enrollment
36th percentile
Compared with 446 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
721
Highridge Family Center: 18 reported students.
State peer staffing position
11th percentile
3.6:1 reported; state peer median 10.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 24
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 4.8:1
What the reported data says about Highridge Family Center
Highridge Family Center is a public combined / other school serving grades 03–12 in West Palm Beach. It is one of 236 current school records connected to Palm Beach. NCES reports 18 students for 2024–25.
Among 446 combined / other schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 52 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 36th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 3.6:1, below the Florida median of 10.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (38.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.3%). English learners represent 8.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 25%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Highridge Family Center
- 1How do the reported 3.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 25%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22.2%
- Hispanic33.3%
- Black38.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native5.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Palm Beach
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Alternative Program Central
Other · Grades 04–12
12 reported students
Palm Beach Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings)
Other · Grades KG–12
0 reported students
Ese Hospital Homebound Instructional Services
Other · Grades PK–12
0 reported students
Bodwell Academy
Other · Grades PK–12
49 reported students
Palm Beach Regional Detention Center
Other · Grades 04–12
51 reported students
Indian Ridge School
Other · Grades KG–12
73 reported students
Public schools near Highridge Family Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Regional Detention Center Other · Palm Beach | 04–12 | 51 | 0.1 mi |
| Alternative Program Central Other · Palm Beach | 04–12 | 12 | 0.3 mi |
| Bodwell Academy Other · Charter · Palm Beach | PK–12 | 49 | 1.6 mi |
| Ese Hospital Homebound Instructional Services Other · Palm Beach | PK–12 | 0 | 3.8 mi |
| Palm Beach Virtual Franchise Other · Palm Beach | KG–12 | 78 | 4.7 mi |
| Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program Other · Palm Beach | KG–12 | 103 | 4.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Highridge Family Center
What grades does Highridge Family Center serve?
Highridge Family Center reports grades 03–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Palm Beach.
How many students attend Highridge Family Center?
Highridge Family Center reported 18 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 36th percentile among 446 Florida combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 24 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Highridge Family Center?
The calculated ratio is 3.6:1, based on 18 students and 5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 10.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Highridge Family Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Highridge Family Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Palm Beach attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Highridge Family Center in?
Highridge Family Center is part of Palm Beach, based in West Palm Beach, FL, which operates 236 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Highridge Family Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Palm Beach Regional Detention Center (0.1 mi), Alternative Program Central (0.3 mi), Bodwell Academy (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.