South Tech Academy
1300 SW 30th Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL 33426 · (561) 369-7004
Data: Florida Board of Nursing approved list (August 2026); Florida Board of Nursing, CNA first-time pass rate by program, 1/1/2025-12/31/2025
- First-time pass rate
- 100%21 testers · 2025
- Vs statewide
- +10.9points vs 89.08%
- Florida rank
- #1of 130 programs (top 1%)
- Since 2024
- ±0.0points vs 100% (13 testers)
- Miami area rank
- #1of 23 ranked nearby
How South Tech Academy graduates do on the CNA exam
100% of 21 first-time test-takers from South Tech Academy passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 10.9 points above Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%. It puts the program #1 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers (top 1%), and #1 of 23 ranked programs in the Miami area.
In 2024, 100% of 13 first-time testers passed, so the rate held steady year over year. Florida's statewide rate went from 88.58% to 89.08% over the same period.
With 21 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 4.8 points, so treat small differences with care. The figure combines the skills test and the written exam.
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How South Tech Academy stacks up
- Half of the 130 ranked Florida programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 92.1% in 2025. At 100%, South Tech Academy is in the top quarter.
- 79 of the 130 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 21 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 27, so this is one of the smaller programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 8 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the Florida Board of Nursing, CNA first-time pass rate by program, 1/1/2025-12/31/2025. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Florida Board of Nursing, program 1158 |
| Status | Approved (list dated August 2026) |
| Address | 1300 SW 30th Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL 33426 Palm Beach County |
| Phone | (561) 369-7004 |
| CNA median pay, Miami area | $38,010 a year ($18.28/hour, BLS) |
Call the program to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost; the state lists don't publish prices.
Other approved CNA programs near Boynton Beach
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearts Associates Institute | Boynton Beach | same ZIP | — |
| Medical Institute Of Palm Beach, Inc. | Greenacres | 5 mi | 90.5% |
| Palm Beach State College- Pct Program | Lake Worth | 6 mi | 83.9% |
| Saint Andral Institute, LLC | Lake Worth | 6 mi | — |
| Lake Worth Community High School | Lake Worth | 6 mi | 60.0% |
| A1 Allied Health Training, LLC | West Palm Beach | 9 mi | — |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is South Tech Academy's CNA exam pass rate?
100% of 21 first-time test-takers from South Tech Academy passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 10.9 points above Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%, and #1 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers.
Is South Tech Academy a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Florida Board of Nursing, August 2026) as program 1158. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Florida CNA exam.
Is South Tech Academy's pass rate going up or down?
Steady: 100% of 21 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 100% of 13 in 2024 (±0.0 points). Florida's statewide rate went from 88.58% to 89.08% over the same period.
How many hours of training does Florida require?
120 hours: at least 80 classroom and 40 clinical (20 or more in a nursing home), with 16 hours before any resident contact (Fla. Admin. Code 64B9-15.006). The exam is run by Prometric.
How does South Tech Academy compare with CNA programs nearby?
8 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
What other approved CNA programs are near Boynton Beach?
The closest are Hearts Associates Institute in Boynton Beach (about 1 mi), Medical Institute Of Palm Beach, Inc. in Greenacres (about 5 mi, 90% pass rate), Palm Beach State College- Pct Program in Lake Worth (about 6 mi, 84% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.