GLADES CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

gchs.palmbeachschools.org

979 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Glades Central High School, located in Belle Glade, Florida, is a prominent educational institution serving the students of the Palm Beach County School District. Historically known for its strong sense of community and school pride, the school acts as a focal point for the agricultural region of the Glades. It is widely recognized for its athletic programs—particularly its highly successful football team, which has historically been a source of significant regional prestige and spirit.

Academically, the school offers a range of programs designed to prepare students for college and career readiness, often emphasizing vocational training and community-focused initiatives. Despite facing the socioeconomic challenges common to rural areas, Glades Central maintains a dedicated focus on student advancement and community engagement. Its location on Avenue M places it at the heart of Belle Glade, where it continues to play a vital role in fostering the academic and personal growth of its diverse student population.

979

Total Students

46.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GLADES CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	351
Black	592
Asian	3
Two or More	3
American Indian	2

Black
592 (60.5%)
Hispanic
351 (35.9%)
White
28 (2.9%)
Asian
3 (0.3%)
Two or More
3 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)993-4400
Website:	http://gchs.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	979
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	692
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 275

Grade 10 259

Grade 11 227

Grade 12 218