- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Delray Beach, FL
Atlantic High School
Federal NCES profile for Atlantic High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120150001527
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atlantic High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Delray Beach · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 57.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Atlantic High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atlantic High School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Delray Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150001527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Atlantic High School held near 1,829 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-60 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 108.5 → 107.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-60 students YoY 120150001527 · Delray Beach, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,810 enr · 16.8:1 · 57.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Atlantic High School held near 1,829 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-60 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 108.5 → 107.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Atlantic High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John I. Leonar
John I. Leonard High School
3,262 students
- Jupiter High S
Jupiter High School
3,122 students
- Park Vista Com
Park Vista Community High School
2,881 students
- Boca Raton Com
Boca Raton Community High School
2,819 students
- Palm Beach Lak
Palm Beach Lakes High School
2,809 students
- This school
Atlantic High School
1,810 students
What this shows Atlantic High School reports 1,810 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atlantic High School compares
Atlantic High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.2% | ▲ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,810 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,810
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 53% in Florida - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,024
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 166 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 69.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
White 9.8%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Atlantic High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Atlantic High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atlantic High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,819
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,810 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atlantic High School
How many students attend Atlantic High School?
Atlantic High School has 1,810 students enrolled. It is a high school in Delray Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,889 (2022-23) → 1,829 (2023-24), nearly flat (-60).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlantic High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atlantic High School is 16.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Atlantic High School?
57.2% of students at Atlantic High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atlantic High School?
The largest demographic group at Atlantic High School is African American at 69.9% of enrollment, in Delray Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atlantic High School?
Atlantic High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Atlantic High School rank among public schools in Delray Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Atlantic High School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Delray Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Delray Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Atlantic High School, Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students), Jupiter High School (3,122 students), and Park Vista Community High School (2,881 students). See the Palm Beach district page for the complete list.