- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+164 students YoY
Spanish River Community High School grew from 2,578 students in 2022-23 to 2,742 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 127.5 → 128.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+164 students YoY 120150002383 · Boca Raton, FL Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,730 enr · 21.5:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Spanish River Community High School grew from 2,578 students in 2022-23 to 2,742 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 127.5 → 128.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Spanish River Community 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
Spanish River Community High School
2,730 students
What this shows Spanish River Community High School reports 2,730 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spanish River Community High School compares
Spanish River Community High School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 3,122
- 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 other 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 (~2,730 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,578 (2022-23) → 2,742 (2023-24), up 164.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.