- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jupiter, FL
Jupiter High School
Federal NCES profile for Jupiter High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120150001477
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jupiter High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Jupiter · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jupiter High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jupiter High School ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Jupiter, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Jupiter High School held near 3,047 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 157.5 → 159.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 120150001477 · Jupiter, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
3,122 enr · 19.9:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Jupiter High School held near 3,047 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE added 157.5 → 159.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Jupiter High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John I. Leonar
John I. Leonard High School
3,262 students
- This school
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
- Palm Beach Cen
Palm Beach Central High School
2,760 students
What this shows Jupiter High School reports 3,122 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jupiter High School compares
Jupiter High School 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 47% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,122 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,122
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Florida - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors9.5 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Jupiter High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jupiter High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Central High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jupiter High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~3,122 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jupiter High School
How many students attend Jupiter High School?
Jupiter High School has 3,122 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jupiter, FL. CCD year-over-year: 3,087 (2022-23) → 3,047 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jupiter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jupiter High School is 19.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jupiter High School?
27.6% of students at Jupiter High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jupiter High School?
The largest demographic group at Jupiter High School is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Jupiter, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jupiter High School?
Jupiter High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Jupiter High School rank among public schools in Jupiter?
By Resource Investment Index, Jupiter High School ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Jupiter, 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 Jupiter on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Jupiter High School, Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 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.