Serving 1,525 students in grades 9-12, Boynton Beach Community High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,525 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boynton Beach Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Boynton Beach Community High School's student population of 1,525 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,525 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Boynton Beach Community High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boynton Beach Community High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3510 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
23%
36%
Black
66%
21%
White
8%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boynton Beach Community High School's ranking?
Boynton Beach Community High School is ranked #3510 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Boynton Beach Community High School often compared to?
Boynton Beach Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atlantic High School, Lake Worth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boynton Beach Community High School?
The graduation rate of Boynton Beach Community High School is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Boynton Beach Community High School?
1,525 students attend Boynton Beach Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Boynton Beach Community High School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boynton Beach Community High School?
Boynton Beach Community High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Boynton Beach Community High School offer ?
Boynton Beach Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Boynton Beach Community High School part of?
Boynton Beach Community High School is part of Palm Beach School District.
School Reviews
4 8/26/2019
The school certainly has some issues; however, it has the best teachers ever. Competent teachers who deeply care about their students and who want their students to succeed not only in school but also in life.
1 12/27/2018
This school is the most unprofessional and unorganized school there is administration and other individuals that supposedly to be responsible overreact over the smallest things and don''t react properly to certain things that need the attention.
5 1/6/2015
The school is a great school I like it that the best school ever for me
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