Glades Central High School

Glades Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
39600 SW Avenue M,  Belle Glade, FL
Palm Beach County School District
3.8
3.7
869 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Melanie Bolden-morris
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
940
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
30%
Average GPA
3.03
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.03
Reading Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
51
Full Time Teachers
51
Teachers in First or Second Year
14%
College Prep
Average SAT
940
Math
460
Verbal
480
Average ACT
18
Math
17
English
17
Reading
20
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
10.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
249:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Black
61.1%
Hispanic
36.1%
White
2.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Florida State University 476 Students
Florida Atlantic University 475 Students
Florida A&M University 438 Students
University of Florida 417 Students
University of South Florida 401 Students
University of Central Florida 394 Students
Florida International University 382 Students
Palm Beach State College 342 Students
University of Miami 290 Students
University of North Florida 267 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 155 Students
Nursing 118 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 104 Students
Psychology 78 Students
Criminology 47 Students
Biology 45 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 42 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 35 Students
Nursing Assistant 35 Students
Cosmetology 34 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 307 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/23/2025
My overall experience at Glades Central High School has been good whether it's from sports or academics.
5.0 Senior
2/8/2024
Glades Central High School, is a great public school, who gives us students the opportunity to explore things we wish to do in our future, the school gives us the chance to learn many things explore many clubs and activities.
5.0 Senior
4/14/2023
My school is a warm and lovely place. Everyone is so pleasant to work with, committed to their work, considerate of one another, and generous. I adore this school because there are plenty of administrators and they are all kind.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
2.0 parent
2/19/2022
Worked at this school 40 yrs and saw little progress. Very little parental help. School gets students from middle school that can barely read.
5.0 parent
12/18/2013
Glades Central is one of the greatest schools in Palm Beach County, although we are not recognized for the positive things that happen as those on the Coast. Glades Central is also not equipped with the latest technology. They get a lot of old equipment handed down from the schools on the coast that...
4.0 student
10/4/2006

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Glades Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Belle Glade, FL, in the Belle Glade neighborhood, and is served by the Palm Beach County School District in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 869 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 19% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 30% are proficient in reading. Glades Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.03, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 940 and an ACT score of 18. The average home value in this area is $291,816. Discover additional schools in the area, like Crossroads Academy, Glades Day School, GAP Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Belle Glade has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Glades Central High School.

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