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SOUTH TECH PREPARATORY ACADEMY

1325 GATEWAY BLVD, BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33426PALM BEACH →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Charter
540
Students
Total enrolled
$14,464
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
20.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 30% vs nat'l
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Mid-sized public school
Serves 540 students in grades 06–08 in BOYNTON BEACH, Florida.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,464 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
20.0 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

SOUTH TECH PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a large middle in BOYNTON BEACH, Florida, serving grades 06–08 with 540 students. The district invests $14,464 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 20.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 77% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at SOUTH TECH PREPARATORY ACADEMY

540
Total Students
20.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
77%
Free Lunch
27
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution244 male · 296 female
45%
55%
Male 45%Female 55%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility77%
National avg 52% · 415 students
Student Composition
42%
50%
Asian1%
White5%
Hispanic / Latino42%
Black50%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120150008242

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,464Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,464
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,364
Student Support$2,748
Administration$1,736
Operations$2,170
Other$1,446
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,464 spent per student, an estimated $6,408 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
22%
63%
State government
21.7%
Local (property tax)
63.0%
Federal programs
15.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 77% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
FRANKLIN ACADEMY - BOYNTON BEACHVERDE K-8
↓
Middle
WOODLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOLPALM SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOLEAGLES LANDING MIDDLE SCHOOLL C SWAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
+3 more
↓
High School
JOHN I. LEONARD HIGH SCHOOLPARK VISTA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOLJUPITER HIGH SCHOOLPALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
+17 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyPalm Beach County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictPALM BEACH →
Phone: (561)369-7000
NCES ID: 120150008242
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BOYNTON BEACH seeking a charter middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
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High
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District School Rankings
Location
1325 GATEWAY BLVD, BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33426
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.