Glades Central High School

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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
979 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Melanie Bolden-morris
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
960
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Average GPA
3.04
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.04
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
47
Full Time Teachers
47
Teachers in First or Second Year
14%
College Prep
Average SAT
960
Math
470
Verbal
490
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
18
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

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
249:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Black
59.4%
Hispanic
37.1%

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 475 Students
Florida Atlantic University 463 Students
Florida A&M University 415 Students
University of Florida 411 Students
University of South Florida 390 Students
Florida International University 385 Students
University of Central Florida 373 Students
Palm Beach State College 321 Students
University of Miami 292 Students
University of North Florida 286 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 157 Students
Nursing 126 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 90 Students
Psychology 74 Students
Criminology 47 Students
Biology 42 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 40 Students
Cosmetology 36 Students
Nursing Assistant 33 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 293 Reviews
4.0
6/22/2025
The school is cool it offers choice programs but not really active as they are underfunded.My experience was with most administrators were not that great, but the teachers did their jobs extremely well and I appreciate them for their teachings.
5.0 Parent
4/24/2024
I have no problems with the school. I can speak with or see the Principal or AP, teachers anytime there's an open door policy
3.0 Senior
6/27/2023
The school is ok I've had good teachers but all the good teachers are leaving the school now and going to other schools.
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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 979 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% are proficient in reading. Glades Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.04, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 960 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $290,501. Discover additional schools in the area, like Crossroads Academy, Glades Day School, Lake Shore Middle School, 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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