Top Rankings
Palm Beach School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 64 public high schools serving 63,762 students in Palm Beach School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in Florida.
Public High Schools in Palm Beach School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Florida public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Palm Beach School District have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Florida average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
235 Schools
1,305 Schools
# Students
189,659 Students
993,728 Students
# Teachers
11,645 Teachers
47,622 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Palm Beach School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.70
# American Indian Students
1,201 Students
2,757 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
5,763 Students
29,628 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
70,052 Students
341,421 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
34%
# Black Students
52,254 Students
212,562 Students
% Black Students
27%
22%
# White Students
54,823 Students
370,138 Students
% White Students
29%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
265 Students
1,798 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5,301 Students
35,418 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3,434
2,336
# Students in K Grade:
13,012
6,756
# Students in 1st Grade:
13,233
7,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
13,519
7,710
# Students in 3rd Grade:
14,318
7,790
# Students in 4th Grade:
13,411
7,593
# Students in 5th Grade:
14,697
8,731
# Students in 6th Grade:
14,271
20,526
# Students in 7th Grade:
14,628
24,912
# Students in 8th Grade:
15,046
26,779
# Students in 9th Grade:
15,358
231,761
# Students in 10th Grade:
15,306
226,340
# Students in 11th Grade:
14,652
211,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
14,774
203,964
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,471 is higher than the state median of $12,135. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,300 is higher than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2,745 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$2,523 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,471
$12,135
Spending / Student
$13,300
$11,783
Best Palm Beach School District Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
501 S Sapodilla Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 802-6000
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 802-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,380 students
Rank: #22.
Palm Beach Virtual Franchise
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9482 Macarthur Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 881-4769
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 881-4769
Grades: K-12
| 177 students
Rank: #33.
Suncoast Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1717 Avenue S
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 882-3400
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 882-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,589 students
Rank: #44.
Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9482 Macarthur Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 881-4769
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 881-4769
Grades: K-12
| 518 students
Rank: #55.
Spanish River Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5100 Jog Rd
Boca Raton, FL 33496
(561) 241-2200
Boca Raton, FL 33496
(561) 241-2200
Grades: 6-12
| 2,496 students
Rank: #66.
West Boca Raton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12811 Glades Rd
Boca Raton, FL 33498
(561) 672-2001
Boca Raton, FL 33498
(561) 672-2001
Grades: 9-12
| 2,276 students
Rank: #77.
Wellington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2101 Greenview Shores Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 795-4900
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 795-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,623 students
Rank: #88.
Jupiter High School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Military Trl
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 744-7900
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 744-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 3,094 students
Rank: #99.
The Conservatory School At North Palm Beach
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Anchorage Dr
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
(561) 494-1800
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
(561) 494-1800
Grades: PK-9
| 909 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
G-star School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2065 Prairie Rd Bldg J
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 967-2023
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 967-2023
Grades: 9-12
| 758 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Olympic Heights Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20101 Lyons Rd
Boca Raton, FL 33434
(561) 852-6900
Boca Raton, FL 33434
(561) 852-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,432 students
Rank: #1212.
Boca Raton Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1501 Nw 15th Ct
Boca Raton, FL 33486
(561) 338-1400
Boca Raton, FL 33486
(561) 338-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 3,013 students
Rank: #1313.
Park Vista Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7900 S Jog Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33467
(561) 491-8400
Lake Worth, FL 33467
(561) 491-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 3,146 students
Rank: #1414.
Seagull Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6250 N Military Tr
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 540-8110
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 540-8110
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
Rank: #1515.
Worthington High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1711 Worthington Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(407) 615-0370
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(407) 615-0370
Grades: 9-12
| 320 students
Rank: #1616.
Palm Beach Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8499 Forest Hill Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 304-1000
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 304-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,831 students
Rank: #1717.
Somerset Canyons High School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9385 Boynton Beach Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33472
(561) 732-8252
Boynton Beach, FL 33472
(561) 732-8252
Grades: 9-12
| 1,057 students
Rank: #1818.
William T. Dwyer High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13601 N Military Trl
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 625-7800
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 625-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,192 students
Rank: #1919.
Seminole Ridge Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Seminole Pratt Whitney Rd
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
(561) 422-2600
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
(561) 422-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,192 students
Rank: #2020.
Inlet Grove Community High School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 W 28th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 881-4600
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 881-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 797 students
Rank: #2121.
Palm Beach County Jail
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3228 Gun Club Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 681-5908
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 681-5908
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Rank: #2222.
Slam High School Palm Beach
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2845 Summit Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(305) 669-2906
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(305) 669-2906
Grades: 9-12
| 282 students
Rank: #2323.
Atlantic High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2455 W Atlantic Ave
Delray Beach, FL 33445
(561) 243-1500
Delray Beach, FL 33445
(561) 243-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,001 students
Rank: #2424.
Florida Futures North Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1760 N Congress Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 215-0933
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 215-0933
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
Rank: #2525.
Alternative Program Central
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1041 45th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 681-5908
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 681-5908
Grades: 4-12
| 8 students
Rank: #2626.
Slam Boca
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22500 Hammock St
Miami, FL 33143
(561) 299-6969
Miami, FL 33143
(561) 299-6969
Grades: 6-12
| 829 students
Rank: #2727.
Palm Beach School For Autism
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8480 Lantana Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33467
(561) 533-9917
Lake Worth, FL 33467
(561) 533-9917
Grades: PK-12
| 378 students
Rank: #2828.
Believers Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5840 Corporate Way Ste 100
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 340-2507
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 340-2507
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1640 S. Congress Ave
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 472-1990
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 472-1990
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9680 Process Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 681-5908
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 681-5908
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3525 S Congress Ave
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 623-6935
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 623-6935
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #3232.
Highridge Family Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4400 N Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 494-0015
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 494-0015
Grades: 3-12
| 22 students
Rank: #3333.
South Tech Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6161 W. Woolbright Road
Boynton Beach, FL 33437
(561) 369-7000
Boynton Beach, FL 33437
(561) 369-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,182 students
Rank: #3434.
Pahokee Middle-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Larrimore Rd
Pahokee, FL 33476
(561) 924-6400
Pahokee, FL 33476
(561) 924-6400
Grades: 6-12
| 797 students
Rank: #3535.
Forest Hill Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6901 Parker Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 540-2400
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 540-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,418 students
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