Serving 94 students in grades 9-12, Believers Academy 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Believers Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Believers Academy's student population of 94 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Believers Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Believers Academy is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2645 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
27%
37%
Black
58%
21%
White
14%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Believers Academy's ranking?
Believers Academy is ranked #2645 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Believers Academy?
The graduation rate of Believers Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Believers Academy?
94 students attend Believers Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Believers Academy students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Believers Academy?
Believers Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Believers Academy offer ?
Believers Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Believers Academy part of?
Believers Academy is part of Palm Beach School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First day of school
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
First day of 2nd 9weeks
October 20, 2025 (Monday)
No School (Thanksgiving Break)
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
No School (Thanksgiving Break)
November 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
No School (Thanksgiving Break)
November 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
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