How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ben Gamla-Palm Beach | Palm Beach Lakes High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Boynton Beach, FL | West Palm Beach, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 229 | 2,809 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.3:1 | 24.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 34.3% | 69.6% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ben Gamla-Palm Beach | Palm Beach Lakes High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,727 | $12,727 |
| District | Palm Beach | Palm Beach |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ben Gamla-Palm Beach | Palm Beach Lakes High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59.0% | 4.1% |
| African American | 14.4% | 58.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.0% | 34.7% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.1% | 1.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ben Gamla-Palm Beach | Palm Beach Lakes High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 2 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 351.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.3% | 31.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 378 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.