- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Palm Beach Gardens High School
Federal NCES profile for Palm Beach Gardens High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120150001549
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palm Beach Gardens High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #12 of 12
- public schools in Palm Beach Gardens · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 60.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Palm Beach Gardens High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Beach Gardens High School ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150001549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-132 students YoY
Palm Beach Gardens High School shrank from 2,570 students in 2022-23 to 2,438 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 151.0 → 145.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-132 students YoY 120150001549 · Palm Beach Gardens, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,407 enr · 15.9:1 · 60.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Palm Beach Gardens High School shrank from 2,570 students in 2022-23 to 2,438 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 151.0 → 145.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Palm Beach Gardens 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
- Jupiter High S
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
- This school
Palm Beach Gardens High School
2,407 students
What this shows Palm Beach Gardens High School reports 2,407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palm Beach Gardens High School compares
Palm Beach Gardens High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.5% | ▲ 16% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,407 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,407
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 43% in Florida - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
180
in-school suspensions + 361 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 57.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
White 11.6%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Palm Beach Gardens High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palm Beach Gardens High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palm Beach Gardens 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
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 (~2,407 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palm Beach Gardens High School
How many students attend Palm Beach Gardens High School?
Palm Beach Gardens High School has 2,407 students enrolled. It is a high school in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,570 (2022-23) → 2,438 (2023-24), down 132.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Beach Gardens High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Beach Gardens High School is 15.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palm Beach Gardens High School?
60.5% of students at Palm Beach Gardens High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palm Beach Gardens High School?
The largest demographic group at Palm Beach Gardens High School is African American at 57.3% of enrollment, in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palm Beach Gardens High School?
Palm Beach Gardens High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Palm Beach Gardens High School rank among public schools in Palm Beach Gardens?
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Beach Gardens High School ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Palm Beach Gardens, 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 Palm Beach Gardens on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Palm Beach Gardens High School, Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students), Jupiter High School (3,122 students), and Park Vista Community High School (2,881 students). See the Palm Beach district page for the complete list.