Enrollment
2,376
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120150004026
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 48/100 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
- 48
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
114.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Boca Raton High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Boca Raton High School
West Boca Raton High School is a large high school in Boca Raton, Florida, enrolling 2,376 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,376 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 154 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #61.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 396 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 West Boca Raton 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 West Boca Raton High School compares
West Boca Raton 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palm Beach, which includes West Boca Raton 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 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
- 3,262
- 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 (~2,376 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 48/100 (typical 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 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.
Is West Boca Raton High School a good school?
West Boca Raton High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. 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 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.
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