Enrollment
3,262
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Greenacres, FL
John I. Leonard High School
Federal NCES profile for John I. Leonard High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120150001548
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John I. Leonard High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Greenacres · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 65.1%
- free-lunch eligible
John I. Leonard High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John I. Leonard High School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Greenacres, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150001548 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
175.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John I. Leonard High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at John I. Leonard High School
John I. Leonard High School is a higher-need, large high school in Greenacres, Florida, enrolling 3,262 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,262 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 48 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 466 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Palm Beach also operates Jupiter High School (3,122 students) and Park Vista Community High School (2,881 students) alongside John I. Leonard High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John I. Leonard High School compares
John I. Leonard High School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.1% | ▲ 25% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,262 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,262
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 68% in Florida - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,727
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 275 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.4%
African American 15.8%
White 6.2%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, John I. Leonard High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palm Beach, which includes John I. Leonard High School.
$12,727
Per student
+14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.0%
State 21.7%
Federal 15.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How John I. Leonard High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiter High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Central High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John I. Leonard 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
- 2,819
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~3,262 students)
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Frequently asked questions about John I. Leonard High School
How many students attend John I. Leonard High School?
John I. Leonard High School has 3,262 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greenacres, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John I. Leonard High School?
The student-teacher ratio at John I. Leonard High School is 18.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John I. Leonard High School?
65.1% of students at John I. Leonard High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John I. Leonard High School?
The largest demographic group at John I. Leonard High School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.4% of enrollment, in Greenacres, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John I. Leonard High School?
John I. Leonard High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John I. Leonard High School rank among public schools in Greenacres?
By Resource Investment Index, John I. Leonard High School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Greenacres, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Greenacres on the city page.
Is John I. Leonard High School a good school?
John I. Leonard High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides John I. Leonard High School, Palm Beach also operates Jupiter High School (3,122 students), Park Vista Community High School (2,881 students), and Boca Raton Community High School (2,819 students). See the Palm Beach district page for the complete list.
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