Lake Worth Community High School is a public high school located in Lake Worth Beach, Florida. Established in 1922 as Lake Worth High School, it is currently one of Palm Beach County's largest schools.
Serving 2,589 students in grades 9-12, Lake Worth 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 15% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,589 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Worth High School's student population of 2,589 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 145 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,589 students
Total Classroom Teachers
145 teachers
Year Founded
1922
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Worth 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 Lake Worth High School is 0.55, 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
#3491 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
61%
38%
Black
29%
21%
White
5%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.9%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Worth High School's ranking?
Lake Worth High School is ranked #3491 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lake Worth High School often compared to?
Lake Worth High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santaluces Community High School, John I. Leonard High School, Boynton Beach Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Worth High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Worth High School is 88%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lake Worth High School?
2,589 students attend Lake Worth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Lake Worth High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Worth High School?
Lake Worth High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Worth High School offer ?
Lake Worth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Worth High School part of?
Lake Worth High School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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