Enrollment
3,122
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120150001477
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 56/100 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
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
157.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jupiter High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jupiter High School
Jupiter High School is a large high school in Jupiter, Florida, enrolling 3,122 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,122 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 103 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 329 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
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 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students) and Park Vista Community High School (2,881 students) alongside Jupiter 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 Jupiter High School compares
Jupiter 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palm Beach, which includes Jupiter 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 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
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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 (~3,122 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jupiter High School a good school?
Jupiter High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. 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 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.
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