Best Public Schools in Lantana, FL


Summary:

The city of Lantana, Florida is home to 8 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. These schools serve a diverse student population and face a range of challenges, from high chronic absenteeism to disparities in academic performance.

Among the standout schools in Lantana, Lantana Middle School excels in Algebra 1 and Geometry end-of-course exams, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, the school struggles in other areas, ranking in the bottom 15% of Florida middle schools and having a high chronic absenteeism rate. Another high-performing school is Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary, which boasts a high 4-year graduation rate and strong performance in Algebra 1 end-of-course exams, though it also faces a concerning chronic absenteeism issue.

The schools in Lantana serve a diverse student population, with significant representation of African American and Hispanic students. However, the majority of the schools underperform compared to the Palm Beach district and state averages on standardized tests, and many have high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of students from low-income families. The data also reveals wide disparities in spending per student, with the alternative school, Royal Palm School, spending significantly more per student than the other schools in the area.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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