- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Boynton Beach, FL
Somerset Academy Canyons High School
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Academy Canyons High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120150008231Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Academy Canyons High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Boynton Beach · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Academy Canyons High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Canyons High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Boynton Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150008231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
Somerset Academy Canyons High School shrank from 1,074 students in 2022-23 to 1,002 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-72 students YoY 120150008231 · Boynton Beach, FL High · MID · CHARTER
1,024 enr · 34.1:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Somerset Academy Canyons High School shrank from 1,074 students in 2022-23 to 1,002 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Somerset Academy Canyons 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
- 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 1,024
Somerset Academy Canyons High School
1,024 students
What this shows Somerset Academy Canyons High School reports 1,024 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Academy Canyons High School compares
Somerset Academy Canyons 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 | 34.1:1 | ▲ 92% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 32% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,024 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34.1:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,024
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
34.1:1
students per teacher
- 92% above state mean
Top 97% in Florida - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 151 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.8%
African American 30.1%
White 29.4%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Somerset Academy Canyons High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
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 Somerset Academy Canyons High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Academy Canyons 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
- 2,881
- 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 (~1,024 students)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Academy Canyons High School
How many students attend Somerset Academy Canyons High School?
Somerset Academy Canyons High School has 1,024 students enrolled. It is a high school in Boynton Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,074 (2022-23) → 1,002 (2023-24), down 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Canyons High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Canyons High School is 34.1:1, which is 92% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 117% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Academy Canyons High School?
35.5% of students at Somerset Academy Canyons High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Academy Canyons High School?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Academy Canyons High School is Hispanic or Latino at 33.8% of enrollment, in Boynton Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Academy Canyons High School?
Somerset Academy Canyons High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Somerset Academy Canyons High School rank among high schools in Boynton Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Canyons High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Boynton 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 Boynton Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Somerset Academy Canyons High School, 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.