- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lantana, FL
Santaluces Community High
Federal NCES profile for Santaluces Community High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120150002233
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santaluces Community High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Lantana · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Santaluces Community High has class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santaluces Community High ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Lantana, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-107 students YoY
Santaluces Community High held near 2,568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-107 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 130.0 → 129.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-107 students YoY 120150002233 · Lantana, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,452 enr · 18.9:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Santaluces Community High held near 2,568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-107 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 130.0 → 129.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Santaluces Community High 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
Santaluces Community High
2,452 students
What this shows Santaluces Community High reports 2,452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Santaluces Community High compares
Santaluces Community High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▲ 16% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,452 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,452
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.4%
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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Florida - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.6%
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 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
154
in-school suspensions + 227 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.6%
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
White 9.0%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Santaluces Community High is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Santaluces Community High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santaluces Community High'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 (~2,452 students)
Frequently asked questions about Santaluces Community High
How many students attend Santaluces Community High?
Santaluces Community High has 2,452 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lantana, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,675 (2022-23) → 2,568 (2023-24), nearly flat (-107).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santaluces Community High?
The student-teacher ratio at Santaluces Community High is 18.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Santaluces Community High?
60.4% of students at Santaluces Community High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santaluces Community High?
The largest demographic group at Santaluces Community High is African American at 48.6% of enrollment, in Lantana, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santaluces Community High?
Santaluces Community High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Santaluces Community High rank among public schools in Lantana?
By Resource Investment Index, Santaluces Community High ranks #6 of 8 public 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 public schools in Lantana on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Santaluces Community High, 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.