- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lantana, FL
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150008354Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Lantana · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary has class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Lantana, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary shrank from 530 students in 2022-23 to 467 in 2023-24 (-11.9%).
Teacher FTE added 14.2 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 120150008354 · Lantana, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
438 enr · 31.3:1 · 72.5% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary shrank from 530 students in 2022-23 to 467 in 2023-24 (-11.9%). Teacher FTE added 14.2 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary 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 438
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary
438 students
What this shows Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary compares
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary 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 | 31.3:1 | ▲ 76% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 39% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
31.3:1
students per teacher
- 76% above state mean
Top 96% in Florida - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.8%
African American 24.9%
White 18.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 Maritime Academy Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary'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 other 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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary
How many students attend Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary?
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary has 438 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lantana, FL. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary is 31.3:1, which is 76% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 99% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary?
72.5% of students at Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary is Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment, in Lantana, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary?
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Maritime Academy Secondary rank among schools in Lantana?
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Lantana, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lantana on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary, 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.