Serving 282 students in grades 9-12, Slam High School Palm Beach 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Slam High School Palm Beach ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Slam High School Palm Beach's student population of 282 students has grown by 85% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 175% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Slam High School Palm Beach ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Slam High School Palm Beach is 0.46, 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
#2984 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
71%
36%
Black
16%
21%
White
11%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slam High School Palm Beach's ranking?
Slam High School Palm Beach is ranked #2984 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Slam High School Palm Beach?
The graduation rate of Slam High School Palm Beach is 50-59%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Slam High School Palm Beach?
282 students attend Slam High School Palm Beach.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Slam High School Palm Beach students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Slam High School Palm Beach?
Slam High School Palm Beach has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Slam High School Palm Beach offer ?
Slam High School Palm Beach offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Slam High School Palm Beach part of?
Slam High School Palm Beach is part of Palm Beach School District.
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