How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lake Worth High School | Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lake Worth, FL | Palm Springs, FL |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 2,589 | 632 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.9:1 | 63.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.5% | 58.2% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Lake Worth High School | Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,024 | $14,024 |
| District | Palm Beach County School District | Palm Beach County School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Lake Worth High School | Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| African American | 29.0% | 24.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60.5% | 65.7% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.8% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 1.3% | 1.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lake Worth High School | Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 369:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 39.4% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 15 | 0 |
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.