- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Boca Raton Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120150001535
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boca Raton Community High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Boca Raton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Boca Raton Community High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boca Raton Community High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Boca Raton, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150001535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-97 students YoY
Boca Raton Community High School held near 2,876 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-97 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 153.5 → 152.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-97 students YoY 120150001535 · Boca Raton, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,819 enr · 18.4:1 · 29.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Boca Raton Community High School held near 2,876 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-97 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 153.5 → 152.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Boca Raton Community 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
- This school
Boca Raton Community High School
2,819 students
- Palm Beach Lak
Palm Beach Lakes High School
2,809 students
- Palm Beach Cen
Palm Beach Central High School
2,760 students
What this shows Boca Raton Community High School reports 2,819 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boca Raton Community High School compares
Boca Raton Community 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 43% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,819 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,819
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Florida - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.9%
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 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
306
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.6%
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Boca Raton Community High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boca Raton Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boca Raton Community 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
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 2,760
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~2,819 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boca Raton Community High School
How many students attend Boca Raton Community High School?
Boca Raton Community High School has 2,819 students enrolled. It is a high school in Boca Raton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,973 (2022-23) → 2,876 (2023-24), nearly flat (-97).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boca Raton Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boca Raton Community High School is 18.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boca Raton Community High School?
29.7% of students at Boca Raton Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boca Raton Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Boca Raton Community High School is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in Boca Raton, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boca Raton Community High School?
Boca Raton Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Boca Raton Community High School rank among high schools in Boca Raton?
By Resource Investment Index, Boca Raton Community High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Boca Raton, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Boca Raton on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Boca Raton Community 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.