Santaluces Community High School is a school located in Lantana, Florida, United States. It was opened in 1982 and is managed by the Palm Beach County School District, Florida.
Serving 2,452 students in grades 9-12, Santaluces 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 31% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,452 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Santaluces Community High serves the eastern part of Lake Worth, FL, covering an area of approximately 14.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the school from the zone's edge, and the furthest point being 5.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santaluces Community High School's student population of 2,452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 126 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,452 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1982
School Calendar
School Motto
Education. Affirmation. Inspiration.
School Rankings
Santaluces Community High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santaluces Community High School is 0.61, 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
#3058 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
49%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Mascot
Chief
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santaluces Community High School's ranking?
Santaluces Community High School is ranked #3058 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Santaluces Community High School often compared to?
Santaluces Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park Vista Community High School, Lake Worth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santaluces Community High School?
The graduation rate of Santaluces Community High School is 93%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Santaluces Community High School?
2,452 students attend Santaluces Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Santaluces Community High School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santaluces Community High School?
Santaluces Community High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Santaluces Community High School offer ?
Santaluces Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Santaluces Community High School part of?
Santaluces Community High School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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