Serving 1,559 students in grades 6-12, 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 19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,559 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Boynton Beach Community High serves the eastern part of its school district in Boynton Beach, FL, covering an area of approximately 27.8 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a driving time of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boynton Beach Community High School's student population of 1,559 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,559 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Rankings
Boynton Beach Community High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boynton Beach Community High School is 0.46, 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
#3417 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
71%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold & White
School Mascot
Bengal Tiger
Source: 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 #3417 out of 3,662 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 31% 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 88%, which is equal to the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Boynton Beach Community High School?
1,559 students attend Boynton Beach Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Boynton Beach Community High School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Boynton Beach Community High School offer ?
Boynton Beach Community High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
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
5 10/10/2025
The school is a great school I like it that the best school ever for me
1 10/10/2025
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.
4 10/10/2025
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.
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