- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boynton Beach, FL
Boynton Beach Community High
Federal NCES profile for Boynton Beach Community High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150003755
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boynton Beach Community High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools.
- #11 of 12
- schools in Boynton Beach · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Boynton Beach Community High has class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boynton Beach Community High ranks #11 of 12 schools in Boynton Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150003755 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Boynton Beach Community High held near 1,546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 81.0 → 87.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 120150003755 · Boynton Beach, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,559 enr · 19.2:1 · 64.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Boynton Beach Community High held near 1,546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 81.0 → 87.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Boynton Beach Community High 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
Boynton Beach Community High
1,559 students
What this shows Boynton Beach Community High reports 1,559 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boynton Beach Community High compares
Boynton Beach Community High 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 24% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,559 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,559
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Florida - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.8%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
118
in-school suspensions + 162 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
White 6.2%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Boynton Beach Community High is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boynton Beach Community High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boynton Beach Community High'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 other 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 (~1,559 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boynton Beach Community High
How many students attend Boynton Beach Community High?
Boynton Beach Community High has 1,559 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boynton Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,547 (2022-23) → 1,546 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boynton Beach Community High?
The student-teacher ratio at Boynton Beach Community High is 19.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boynton Beach Community High?
64.6% of students at Boynton Beach Community High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boynton Beach Community High?
The largest demographic group at Boynton Beach Community High is African American at 70.6% of enrollment, in Boynton Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boynton Beach Community High?
Boynton Beach Community High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Boynton Beach Community High rank among schools in Boynton Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Boynton Beach Community High ranks #11 of 12 schools in Boynton Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Boynton Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Boynton Beach Community High, 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.