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Palm Beach Lakes High School vs. Boynton Beach Community High School

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School Overview

School
Palm Beach Lakes High School
3505 Shiloh Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
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Bottom 50%
Boynton Beach Community High School
4975 Park Ridge Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
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Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 2,783 students in grades 9-12, Palm Beach Lakes 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 18% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,546 students in grades 6-12, Boynton Beach Community 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 19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
2,783 students
1,546 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Palm Beach Lakes High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Boynton Beach Community High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Palm Beach Lakes High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Boynton Beach Community High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
87 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Palm Beach Lakes High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Boynton Beach Community High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Palm Beach Lakes High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Palm Beach School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Boynton Beach Community High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Palm Beach School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3422 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#3417 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Palm Beach Lakes High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Boynton Beach Community High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
19%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palm Beach Lakes High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Palm Beach School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boynton Beach Community High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Palm Beach School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
31%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palm Beach Lakes High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Palm Beach School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boynton Beach Community High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Palm Beach School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
36%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palm Beach Lakes High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Palm Beach School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boynton Beach Community High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Palm Beach School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
84%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
88%
(Top 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Palm Beach Lakes High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Palm Beach School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Boynton Beach Community High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Palm Beach School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Palm Beach Lakes High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Boynton Beach Community High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
710
383
Grade 10 Students
740
431
Grade 11 Students
707
390
Grade 12 Students
626
342

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Palm Beach Lakes High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Boynton Beach Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
33%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Palm Beach Lakes High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Boynton Beach Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
60%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Palm Beach Lakes High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Boynton Beach Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Palm Beach Lakes High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Boynton Beach Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Palm Beach Lakes High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Boynton Beach Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Palm Beach Lakes High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Palm Beach School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Boynton Beach Community High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Palm Beach School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Palm Beach Lakes High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Palm Beach School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Boynton Beach Community High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Palm Beach School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Palm Beach Lakes High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Palm Beach School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Boynton Beach Community High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Palm Beach School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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