Enrollment
2,730
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boca Raton, FL
Spanish River Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Spanish River Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150002383
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spanish River Community High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #1 of 13
- schools in Boca Raton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Spanish River Community High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spanish River Community High School ranks #1 of 13 schools in Boca Raton, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150002383 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
127.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spanish River Community High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spanish River Community High School
Spanish River Community High School is a large combined-grade school in Boca Raton, Florida, enrolling 2,730 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.8% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the Florida average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,730 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 109 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 341 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students) and Jupiter High School (3,122 students) alongside Spanish River Community 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 Spanish River Community High School compares
Spanish River Community 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 54% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,730 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,730
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 142 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
White 54.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
African American 6.6%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Spanish River Community High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palm Beach, which includes Spanish River Community 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 Spanish River Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spanish River Community 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 other 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 (~2,730 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Spanish River Community High School
How many students attend Spanish River Community High School?
Spanish River Community High School has 2,730 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boca Raton, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spanish River Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spanish River Community High School is 21.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spanish River Community High School?
23.8% of students at Spanish River Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spanish River Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Spanish River Community High School is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in Boca Raton, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spanish River Community High School?
Spanish River Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Spanish River Community High School rank among schools in Boca Raton?
By Resource Investment Index, Spanish River Community High School ranks #1 of 13 schools in Boca Raton, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Boca Raton on the city page.
Is Spanish River Community High School a good school?
Spanish River Community High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. 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 Spanish River Community 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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