Palm Beach Central High School

8499 Forest Hill Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 2,831 students in grades 9-12, Palm Beach Central High School ranks in the top 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 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,831 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 97% (Top 20% in FL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Palm Beach Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Palm Beach Central High School's student population of 2,831 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 148 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,831 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
148 teachers
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School Rankings

Palm Beach Central High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palm Beach Central High School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#1730 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
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42%
48%
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55%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
41%
36%
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Black
20%
21%
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White
31%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
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97%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
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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 Palm Beach Central High School's ranking?
Palm Beach Central High School is ranked #1730 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Palm Beach Central High School often compared to?
Palm Beach Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wellington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palm Beach Central High School?
The graduation rate of Palm Beach Central High School is 97%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Palm Beach Central High School?
2,831 students attend Palm Beach Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Palm Beach Central High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Beach Central High School?
Palm Beach Central High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Palm Beach Central High School offer ?
Palm Beach Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Palm Beach Central High School part of?
Palm Beach Central High School is part of Palm Beach School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,831 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 97% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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