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SouthTech Preparatory
SouthTech Preparatory, nominated by an anonymous organization, is a middle school in Boynton Beach, Florida, that describes itself as a public charter school serving learners from a primarily urban area.
Location Boynton Beach, Florida
Governance Public Charter School
Grades Middle
Students 520
Locale Urban
Principal Pamela Galarza
Demographics
Percentage of students*
10%
English Learners
75%
Free/Reduced Lunch
10%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 45%
American Indian/Alaska Native —
Asian —
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino 45%
White 10%
2+ Races —
Why SouthTech Preparatory was nominated
7th Graders in IT earn the Web & Software Design Certification, while 8th Graders in IT earn a programming/Emerging Technology certification. SouthTech’s automotive program offers 10 ASE certifications. If a student passes all 10 ASE certifications, SouthTech will pay the final certification fee for the student to complete their exam at Palm Beach State College.
Student experience design
South Tech Preparatory Academy’s core mission is to graduate students prepared to matriculate into a career academy program of study which will prepare them for work, higher education, and productive citizenship.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
|
Career Exploration |
5+ years
|
|
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics |
5+ years
|
|
Universal Design For Learning |
Not sure
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All Practices
Adaptive Learning Software
Assessments For Career Readiness
Community And Workforce Partnerships
Industry-recognized Credentials
Educators Have Industry Experience
Industry-aligned Learning Pathways
Interoperable Data From Multiple Technologies
Project-based Learning
High Quality Instructional Materials
SEL Integration School-wide
Students Access Their Own Data
Student-led Goal Setting
Career Prep
key reasons for innovating
Improve academic achievement
Date Updated: 4/1/2026
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.