Palm Beach Lakes High School
- Palm Beach Lakes High School serves 2,303 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 17% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 22% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Palm Beach Lakes High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Palm Beach Lakes High School's student population of 2,303 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 128 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,303 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 128 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Palm Beach Lakes High School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Palm Beach Lakes High School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3457 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 32% |
| Black | 69% | 22% |
| White | 5% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.46 |
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| Graduation Rate | 83% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | PALM BEACH School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Palm Beach Lakes High School is Believers Academy (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is The Learning Center At The Els Center Of Excellence (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Learning Path Academy (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Palm Beach Palm Beach Lakes High Adult Education Grades: AE
0.0 miles
3505 Shiloh Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561)640-5025 0.0 AE n/a - West Palm Beach Learning Path Academy Special Education School
Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 186 students
0.9 miles
1340 Kenwood Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561)444-9832 0.9 PK-5 186 - West Palm Beach Egret Lake Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 648 students
1.0 miles
5115 47th Pl N
West Palm Beach, FL 33417
(561)616-7900 1.0 PK-5 648 - West Palm Beach Believers Academy Special Education School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 123 students
1.1 miles
5840 Corporate Way Ste 100
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561)340-2507 1.1 9-12 123 - West Palm Beach The Learning Center At The Els Center Of Excellence Special Education School
Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 126 students
1.1 miles
5800 Corporate Way Ste 101
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561)640-0270 1.1 PK-8 126
School Reviews
| 2 This school is only good for a magnet program student. The regular classes are horrible and lackadaisical, while the honors classes are okay. You''ll only receive education from AP classes. This school is 3 out of 10 stars. - Posted by Student/Alumni - lydia |
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