How do these schools compare?
| Metric | HOWELL L. WATKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL | JOHN I. LEONARD HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | GREENACRES, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 705 | 3,262 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.2:1 | 20.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.1% | 65.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | HOWELL L. WATKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL | JOHN I. LEONARD HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,596 | $14,596 |
| District | PALM BEACH | PALM BEACH |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | HOWELL L. WATKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL | JOHN I. LEONARD HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7.7% | 6.2% |
| African American | 70.1% | 15.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% | 75.4% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.6% | 0.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | HOWELL L. WATKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL | JOHN I. LEONARD HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 10 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 176.3:1 | 466:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 54.3% | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 51 | 71 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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.