- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Palm Beach, FL
Slam Academy High School Palm Beach
Federal NCES profile for Slam Academy High School Palm Beach, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120150008752Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Slam Academy High School Palm Beach earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 8
- high schools in West Palm Beach · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Slam Academy High School Palm Beach has class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Slam Academy High School Palm Beach ranks #2 of 8 high schools in West Palm Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150008752 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Slam Academy High School Palm Beach held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.3 → 14.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 120150008752 · West Palm Beach, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
309 enr · 25.8:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Slam Academy High School Palm Beach held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.3 → 14.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Slam Academy High School Palm Beach 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 309
Slam Academy High School Palm Beach
309 students
What this shows Slam Academy High School Palm Beach reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How Slam Academy High School Palm Beach compares
Slam Academy High School Palm Beach 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 45% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 27% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 93% in Florida - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
1.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.6%
White 9.7%
African American 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Slam Academy High School Palm Beach is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Slam Academy High School Palm Beach 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Slam Academy High School Palm Beach'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 (~309 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Slam Academy High School Palm Beach
How many students attend Slam Academy High School Palm Beach?
Slam Academy High School Palm Beach has 309 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Palm Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slam Academy High School Palm Beach?
The student-teacher ratio at Slam Academy High School Palm Beach is 25.8:1, which is 45% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Slam Academy High School Palm Beach?
65.8% of students at Slam Academy High School Palm Beach are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Slam Academy High School Palm Beach?
The largest demographic group at Slam Academy High School Palm Beach is Hispanic or Latino at 81.6% of enrollment, in West Palm Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Slam Academy High School Palm Beach?
Slam Academy High School Palm Beach has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Slam Academy High School Palm Beach rank among high schools in West Palm Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Slam Academy High School Palm Beach ranks #2 of 8 high schools in West Palm Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in West Palm Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Slam Academy High School Palm Beach, 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.