Enrollment
2,881
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake Worth, FL
Park Vista Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Park Vista Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120150004020
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Vista Community High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #3 of 16
- public schools in Lake Worth · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Vista Community High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Vista Community High School ranks #3 of 16 public schools in Lake Worth, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150004020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
166.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Park Vista Community High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Park Vista Community High School
Park Vista Community High School is a large high school in Lake Worth, Florida, enrolling 2,881 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,881 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 119 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 (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 412 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students) and Jupiter High School (3,122 students) alongside Park Vista Community 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 Park Vista Community High School compares
Park Vista Community 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 48% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,881 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,881
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 59% in Florida - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.2%
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
171
in-school suspensions + 184 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 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
White 47.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
African American 16.4%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Park Vista Community High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palm Beach, which includes Park Vista Community 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 Park Vista Community 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 |
| Jupiter High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Vista Community 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
- 3,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- 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 (~2,881 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Park Vista Community High School
How many students attend Park Vista Community High School?
Park Vista Community High School has 2,881 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake Worth, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Vista Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Vista Community High School is 17.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% 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 Park Vista Community High School?
27.2% of students at Park Vista Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Vista Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Park Vista Community High School is White at 47.7% of enrollment, in Lake Worth, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Vista Community High School?
Park Vista Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Park Vista Community High School rank among public schools in Lake Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Vista Community High School ranks #3 of 16 public schools in Lake Worth, 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 Lake Worth on the city page.
Is Park Vista Community High School a good school?
Park Vista Community High School earns 52/100 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 Park Vista Community High School, Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students), Jupiter High School (3,122 students), and Boca Raton Community High School (2,819 students). See the Palm Beach district page for the complete list.
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