- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Boca Raton, FL
West Boca Raton High School
Federal NCES profile for West Boca Raton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120150004026
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Boca Raton High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Boca Raton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Boca Raton High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Boca Raton High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Boca Raton, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150004026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
West Boca Raton High School held near 2,290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 114.5 → 119.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 120150004026 · Boca Raton, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,376 enr · 20.8:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
West Boca Raton High School held near 2,290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 114.5 → 119.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
West Boca Raton 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
West Boca Raton High School
2,376 students
What this shows West Boca Raton High School reports 2,376 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Boca Raton High School compares
West Boca Raton High School 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 48% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,376 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,376
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in Florida - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 44.8%
Hispanic or Latino 38.4%
African American 8.2%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, West Boca Raton High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Boca Raton 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 | Similar 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 West Boca Raton 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 (~2,376 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Boca Raton High School
How many students attend West Boca Raton High School?
West Boca Raton High School has 2,376 students enrolled. It is a high school in Boca Raton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,271 (2022-23) → 2,290 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Boca Raton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Boca Raton High School is 20.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Boca Raton High School?
27.1% of students at West Boca Raton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Boca Raton High School?
The largest demographic group at West Boca Raton High School is White at 44.8% of enrollment, in Boca Raton, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Boca Raton High School?
West Boca Raton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 West Boca Raton High School rank among high schools in Boca Raton?
By Resource Investment Index, West Boca Raton High School ranks #3 of 3 high 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 high schools in Boca Raton on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides West Boca Raton 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.