Park Vista Community High School

7900 S Jog Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33467
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Park Vista Community High School serves 3,146 students in grades 9-12.
Park Vista Community High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,146 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 98% (Top 10% in FL)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Park Vista Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Park Vista Community High School's student population of 3,146 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 167 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,146 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
167 teachers
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School Rankings

Park Vista Community High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Park Vista Community High School is 0.66, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
Overall Testing Rank
#1386 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
48%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
26%
36%
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Black
15%
21%
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White
50%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.66
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Graduation Rate
98%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Park Vista Community High School's ranking?
Park Vista Community High School is ranked #1386 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Park Vista Community High School?
The graduation rate of Park Vista Community High School is 98%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Park Vista Community High School?
3,146 students attend Park Vista Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Park Vista Community High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Vista Community High School?
Park Vista Community High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Park Vista Community High School offer ?
Park Vista Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Park Vista Community High School part of?
Park Vista Community High School is part of Palm Beach School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,146 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 98% (Top 10%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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