At a glance
Reported students
51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida other enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 446 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
721
Palm Beach Regional Detention Center: 51 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
12.8:1 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
- 30
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6:1
What the reported data says about Palm Beach Regional Detention Center
Palm Beach Regional Detention Center is a public combined / other school serving grades 04–12 in West Palm Beach. It is one of 236 current school records connected to Palm Beach. NCES reports 51 students for 2024–25.
Among 446 combined / other schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 52 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, above 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 (62.7%) and White (19.6%). English learners represent 6.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 36.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Palm Beach Regional Detention Center
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 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
- 6.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 36.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
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
- White19.6%
- Hispanic15.7%
- Black62.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
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
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.
Bodwell Academy
Other · Grades PK–12
49 reported students
Indian Ridge School
Other · Grades KG–12
73 reported students
Palm Beach Virtual Franchise
Other · Grades KG–12
78 reported students
Highridge Family Center
Other · Grades 03–12
18 reported students
Alternative Program Central
Other · Grades 04–12
12 reported students
Palm Beach Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings)
Other · Grades KG–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Palm Beach Regional Detention 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highridge Family Center Other · Palm Beach | 03–12 | 18 | 0.1 mi |
| Alternative Program Central Other · Palm Beach | 04–12 | 12 | 0.2 mi |
| Bodwell Academy Other · Charter · Palm Beach | PK–12 | 49 | 1.5 mi |
| Ese Hospital Homebound Instructional Services Other · Palm Beach | PK–12 | 0 | 3.9 mi |
| Palm Beach Virtual Franchise Other · Palm Beach | KG–12 | 78 | 4.6 mi |
| Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program Other · Palm Beach | KG–12 | 103 | 4.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Palm Beach Regional Detention Center
What grades does Palm Beach Regional Detention Center serve?
Palm Beach Regional Detention Center reports grades 04–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Palm Beach.
How many students attend Palm Beach Regional Detention Center?
Palm Beach Regional Detention Center reported 51 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 446 Florida combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 30 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Palm Beach Regional Detention Center?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 51 students and 4 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 Palm Beach Regional Detention Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Palm Beach Regional Detention Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Palm Beach attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Palm Beach Regional Detention Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
37.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Palm Beach Regional Detention Center in?
Palm Beach Regional Detention 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 Palm Beach Regional Detention Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Highridge Family Center (0.1 mi), Alternative Program Central (0.2 mi), Bodwell Academy (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.