SOUTH TECH ACADEMY

School Overview
South Tech Academy is a public charter high school located in Boynton Beach, Florida, that distinguishes itself through a rigorous focus on career and technical education (CTE). Unlike traditional high schools, South Tech integrates standard academic coursework with specialized industry-based training, allowing students to earn professional certifications and college credit while completing their high school diplomas. The school is designed to prepare students for both immediate entry into the workforce and continued success in post-secondary education by fostering a hands-on learning environment that emphasizes professional skills and workplace readiness.

The academy offers a wide range of career academies—such as automotive technology, culinary arts, digital media, engineering, and medical sciences—which serve as the core of the student experience. By blending academic rigor with technical expertise, South Tech Academy provides a unique educational pathway for students who benefit from experiential learning and want to gain a competitive edge in their chosen career fields before graduating. The school’s mission centers on empowering students with the technical proficiency and soft skills necessary to excel in an evolving, global economy.
1,141
Total Students
54.6
Full-Time Teachers
20.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH TECH ACADEMY
Demographic Student Count
White129
Hispanic481
Black488
Asian16
Two or More20
American Indian5
Pacific Islander2
  • Black
    488 (42.8%)
  • Hispanic
    481 (42.2%)
  • White
    129 (11.3%)
  • Two or More
    20 (1.8%)
  • Asian
    16 (1.4%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: PALM BEACH
Phone: (561)369-7000
Website: http://www.southtechschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,141
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 54.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 526
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 72
Grades Taught
Grade 9 275
Grade 10 253
Grade 11 264
Grade 12 349

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTH TECH ACADEMY
Grade Student Count
Grade 9275
Grade 10253
Grade 11264
Grade 12349
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTH TECH ACADEMY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female59852.4%
Male54347.6%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)