Enrollment
1,024
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120150008231Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Boynton Beach · Resource Index
- 28
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
34.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+92% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Somerset Academy Canyons High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Somerset Academy Canyons High School
Somerset Academy Canyons High School is a mid-sized charter high school in Boynton Beach, Florida, enrolling 1,024 students.
Class loads run heavy: 34.1:1 is larger than about 97% of Florida schools and 92% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,024 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 631 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #620, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (34%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 512 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 232 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,024 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students) and Jupiter High School (3,122 students) alongside Somerset Academy Canyons 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 Somerset Academy Canyons High School compares
Somerset Academy Canyons 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palm Beach, which includes Somerset Academy Canyons 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 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
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,881
- 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
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 (~1,024 students)
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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.
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 28/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Somerset Academy Canyons High School a good school?
Somerset Academy Canyons High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. 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 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.
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