Olympic Heights Community High School is a public high school located at 20101 Lyons Road, known for, serving west Boca Raton, parts of Boynton Beach and parts of Delray Beach as part of the School District of Palm Beach County, Florida.
Serving 2,330 students in grades 9-12, Olympic Heights Community High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olympic Heights Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Olympic Heights Community High School's student population of 2,330 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
Year Founded
1991
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Olympic Heights Community High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olympic Heights Community High School is 0.64, 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
#1091 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
34%
37%
Black
10%
21%
White
49%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lion
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olympic Heights Community High School's ranking?
Olympic Heights Community High School is ranked #1091 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Olympic Heights Community High School often compared to?
Olympic Heights Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spanish River Community High School, Boca Raton Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olympic Heights Community High School?
The graduation rate of Olympic Heights Community High School is 99%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Olympic Heights Community High School?
2,330 students attend Olympic Heights Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Olympic Heights Community High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olympic Heights Community High School?
Olympic Heights Community High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Olympic Heights Community High School offer ?
Olympic Heights Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Olympic Heights Community High School part of?
Olympic Heights Community High School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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