- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120150004020
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 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 45/100 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
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-276 students YoY
Park Vista Community High School shrank from 3,191 students in 2022-23 to 2,915 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 166.0 → 161.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-276 students YoY 120150004020 · Lake Worth, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,881 enr · 17.4:1 · 27.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Park Vista Community High School shrank from 3,191 students in 2022-23 to 2,915 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 166.0 → 161.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Park Vista Community 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
- This school
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 Park Vista Community High School reports 2,881 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Vista Community High School compares
Park Vista Community 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 3,122
- 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
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 (~2,881 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 3,191 (2022-23) → 2,915 (2023-24), down 276.
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 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 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.
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.