John I. Leonard High School

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John I. Leonard High School ranks 564 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

John I. Leonard High School is a public high school located in Greenacres, Florida, serving 3,549 students in grades 9-12 and is part of the Palm Beach School District, which is ranked 41 out of 68 districts in the state and rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While John I. Leonard High School shares a similar district and demographic context with nearby schools like Palm Beach Central High School and G-Star School of the Arts, it stands out in several key areas. The school has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (69.96%) compared to surrounding schools, and has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 91.0% to 93.8% over the past few years, which is higher than the state and district averages. However, John I. Leonard High School consistently underperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates ranging from 14% to 59% across various subject areas and grade levels.

Another area of concern is the significant increase in chronic absenteeism at John I. Leonard High School, rising from 15.5% in 2019-2020 to 31.7% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the surrounding schools. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.34% to 88% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While the school has seen a steady increase in spending per student, from $8,451 in 2019-2020 to $11,247 in 2022-2023, this increased funding does not appear to have translated into improved academic outcomes, suggesting the need for a closer examination of resource allocation and utilization.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

4701 10th Ave N
Greenacres, FL 33463

(561) 641-1200

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
564^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,247

Feeder schools for John I. Leonard High School:

Elementary:	Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary
	Forest Hill Elementary School
	Greenacres Elementary School
	Melaleuca Elementary School
Middle:	L C Swain Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.2

Number of students: 3,549

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

70.0%

African American:

16.9%

White:

10.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details John I. Leonard High School ranks worse than 69.9% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 27^th among 42 ranked high schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.77. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at John I. Leonard High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details John I. Leonard High School has the largest high school student body size in the Palm Beach School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70%), African American (16.9%), White (10.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John I. Leonard High School is 20.2. 30 high schools in the Palm Beach School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare John I. Leonard High School employs 175 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at John I. Leonard High School is $11,247. 27 high schools in the Palm Beach School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

John I. Leonard High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks John I. Leonard High School 564^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See John I. Leonard High School in the ranking list.)

Palm Beach:

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Beach 41^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for John I. Leonard High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	57.57	216^th	484	55.4%
2005	41.52	318^th	487	34.7%
2006	35.76	340^th	477	28.7%
2007	37.61	372^nd	563	33.9%
2008	41.76	361^st	577	37.4%
2009	40.94	374^th	587	36.3%
2010	51.63	337^th	620	45.6%
2011	42.16	397^th	622	36.2%
2012	25.60	443^rd	606	26.9%
2013	24.79	496^th	648	23.5%
2014	30.58	477^th	687	30.6%
2016	38.78	388^th	693	44.0%
2017	34.66	426^th	714	40.3%
2018	32.53	446^th	716	37.7%
2019	32.69	463^rd	734	36.9%
2021	22.33	538^th	746	27.9%
2022	26.91	530^th	774	31.5%
2023	23.33	571^st	792	27.9%
2024	27.77	564^th	807	30.1%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for John I. Leonard High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1857	158	38	196	6	n/a	n/a	0	2255
1989	1722	259	46	227	7	n/a	n/a	0	2261
1990	1542	237	45	231	11	n/a	n/a	0	2066
1991	1508	260	51	243	8	n/a	n/a	0	2070
1992	1484	420	48	289	8	n/a	n/a	0	2249
1993	1397	438	47	347	7	n/a	n/a	0	2236
1994	1400	481	42	452	3	n/a	n/a	0	2378
1995	1500	530	53	550	11	n/a	n/a	0	2644
1996	1500	530	53	550	11	n/a	n/a	0	2644
1997	1554	627	55	648	12	n/a	n/a	0	2896
1998	1535	607	57	711	13	n/a	n/a	0	2923
1999	1422	624	72	796	12	n/a	n/a	0	2926
2000	1344	639	74	884	5	n/a	n/a	0	2946
2001	1306	597	82	1051	7	n/a	n/a	0	3043
2002	1158	627	89	1178	12	n/a	n/a	0	3064
2003	1158	627	89	1178	12	n/a	n/a	0	3064
2004	956	434	64	1074	6	n/a	n/a	0	2534
2005	814	366	56	1104	6	n/a	n/a	0	2346
2006	708	372	52	1114	5	n/a	n/a	0	2251
2007	581	343	52	1052	10	n/a	n/a	49	2087
2008	496	378	51	1136	11	n/a	n/a	66	2138
2009	471	391	44	1144	12	n/a	n/a	74	2136
2010	463	416	61	1243	19	n/a	n/a	55	2257
2011	512	480	40	1349	32	14	63	0	2490
2012	489	525	53	1334	36	7	55	0	2499
2013	499	609	55	1522	35	6	56	0	2782
2014	499	654	47	1709	19	9	46	0	2983
2015	464	685	65	1965	22	8	46	0	3255
2016	445	733	60	2107	28	5	37	0	3415
2017	433	739	54	2341	21	4	43	0	3635
2018	372	692	55	2414	29	3	46	0	3611
2019	318	689	63	2382	18	4	44	0	3518
2020	272	664	65	2544	14	2	45	0	3606
2021	248	624	59	2503	15	6	54	0	3509
2022	291	629	55	2509	16	7	44	0	3551
2023	368	601	45	2483	13	7	32	0	3549

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John I. Leonard High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	2255	138.0	16.3	5.8
1989	2261	152.0	14.8	8.5
1990	2066	143.0	14.4	9
1991	2070	131.0	15.8	9.9
1992	2249	133.0	16.9	n/a
1993	2236	113.0	19.8	17.1
1994	2378	122.0	19.5	24.2
1995	2644	135.0	19.6	18.8
1996	2644	135.0	19.6	18.8
1997	2896	139.0	20.8	14.4
1998	2923	143.0	20.4	24.6
1999	2926	149.0	19.6	27
2000	2946	155.0	19.0	36.1
2001	3043	154.0	19.8	39.2
2002	3064	158.0	19.4	38.2
2003	3064	158.0	19.4	38.2
2004	2534	132.0	19.2	41.3
2005	2346	128.0	18.3	38.9
2006	2251	133.0	16.9	42
2007	2087	137.0	15.2	43.2
2008	2138	127.5	16.8	43.4
2009	2136	151.8	16.4	51.1
2010	2257	128.0	17.6	57.3
2011	2490	133.0	18.7	64
2012	2499	135.0	18.5	71.5
2013	2782	141.0	19.7	71.9
2014	2983	159.0	18.7	78.5
2015	3255	164.0	19.8	77.5
2016	3415	176.0	19.4	80.7
2017	3635	179.0	20.3	78.5
2018	3611	188.0	19.2	76.4
2019	3518	168.5	20.8	75.6
2020	3606	168.5	21.4	76
2021	3509	176.5	19.8	88
2022	3551	171.5	20.7	87
2023	3549	175.0	20.2	67.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio John I. Leonard High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	2255	138.0	16.3	5.8
1989	2261	152.0	14.8	8.5
1990	2066	143.0	14.4	9
1991	2070	131.0	15.8	9.9
1992	2249	133.0	16.9	n/a
1993	2236	113.0	19.8	17.1
1994	2378	122.0	19.5	24.2
1995	2644	135.0	19.6	18.8
1996	2644	135.0	19.6	18.8
1997	2896	139.0	20.8	14.4
1998	2923	143.0	20.4	24.6
1999	2926	149.0	19.6	27
2000	2946	155.0	19.0	36.1
2001	3043	154.0	19.8	39.2
2002	3064	158.0	19.4	38.2
2003	3064	158.0	19.4	38.2
2004	2534	132.0	19.2	41.3
2005	2346	128.0	18.3	38.9
2006	2251	133.0	16.9	42
2007	2087	137.0	15.2	43.2
2008	2138	127.5	16.8	43.4
2009	2136	151.8	16.4	51.1
2010	2257	128.0	17.6	57.3
2011	2490	133.0	18.7	64
2012	2499	135.0	18.5	71.5
2013	2782	141.0	19.7	71.9
2014	2983	159.0	18.7	78.5
2015	3255	164.0	19.8	77.5
2016	3415	176.0	19.4	80.7
2017	3635	179.0	20.3	78.5
2018	3611	188.0	19.2	76.4
2019	3518	168.5	20.8	75.6
2020	3606	168.5	21.4	76
2021	3509	176.5	19.8	88
2022	3551	171.5	20.7	87
2023	3549	175.0	20.2	67.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for John I. Leonard High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$627 (8.6%)	$6,692 (91.4%)	$7,319
2019	$695 (8.7%)	$7,271 (91.3%)	$7,967
2020	$634 (7.5%)	$7,817 (92.5%)	$8,451
2021	$852 (9.6%)	$8,062 (90.5%)	$8,913
2022	$1,425 (14.5%)	$8,370 (85.5%)	$9,795
2023	$1,431 (12.7%)	$9,815 (87.3%)	$11,247

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John I. Leonard High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 463^rd of 734 High schools	Ranks 571^st of 792 High schools	9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (John I. Leonard High School)	34	32	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	56	54	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (John I. Leonard High School)	38	34	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	54	52	2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (John I. Leonard High School)	67	54	13%
End of Course Biology 1 (Palm Beach)	69	63	6%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (John I. Leonard High School)	63	52	11%
End of Course US History (Palm Beach)	69	62	7%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (John I. Leonard High School)	29	17	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Palm Beach)	65	54	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (John I. Leonard High School)	46	34	12%
End of Course Geometry (Palm Beach)	61	53	8%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	3518	3549	0.9%
African American	689	601	12.8%
American Indian	18	13	27.8%
Asian	63	45	28.6%
Hispanic	2382	2483	4.2%
Pacific Islander	4	7	75%
White	318	368	15.7%
Two or More Races	44	32	27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.6%	67.3%	8.2%

Schools Near John I. Leonard High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
John I. Leonard High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	4701 10th Ave N	Greenacres	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 641-1200	3,549	175	20.2	67.3%	368 (10.4%)	601 (16.9%)	2,483 (70.0%)	45 (1.3%)	13 (0.4%)	7 (0.2%)	32 (0.9%)	27.8	564^th of 807 public high schools	30.1%		23.3	571^st of 792 public high schools	27.9%	7	36.0	39.0	29.0	30.0	59.0	56.0	$11,247	$1,431	$9,815
Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	3525 S Congress Ave	Palm Springs	33461	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 623-6935	550	6	91.6	72.4%	40 (7.3%)	103 (18.7%)	392 (71.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.8%)	4.2	731^st of 807 public high schools	9.4%		2.7	768^th of 792 public high schools	3.0%	37	5.0	9.0	7.0	9.0	22.0	25.0	$8,521	$826	$7,695
Ese Other Teaching Services	Public	6-12	3378 Forest Hill Blvd Ste A203	West Palm Beach	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 434-8626	92	4	23.0	3.3%	24 (26.1%)	28 (30.4%)	39 (42.4%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Pace Center For Girls	Public	6-12	1640 S. Congress Ave	Palm Springs	33461	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 472-1990	52	5	10.4	5.8%	9 (17.3%)	13 (25.0%)	25 (48.1%)	2 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.8%)								(n/a)
G-Star School Of The Arts	Public, Charter	9-12	2065 Prairie Rd Bldg J	West Palm Beach	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 967-2023	754	32	23.5	45.8%	271 (35.9%)	138 (18.3%)	307 (40.7%)	10 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.6%)	57.8	225^th of 807 public high schools	72.1%		56.3	227^th of 792 public high schools	71.3%	2	55.0	59.0	37.0	62.0	75.0	74.0	$11,750	$1,705	$10,045
Palm Beach County Jail	Public	6-12	3228 Gun Club Rd	West Palm Beach	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 681-5908	31	3	10.3	9.7%	1 (3.2%)	19 (61.3%)	9 (29.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$24,013	$3,761	$20,251
Educational Services Program-East	Public	5-12	3228 Gun Club Rd	West Palm Beach	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 868-5391	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Slam Academy High School Palm Beach	Public, Charter	9-12	2845 Summit Blvd	West Palm Beach	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 669-2906	319	12	25.9	69.3%	34 (10.7%)	43 (13.5%)	239 (74.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	28.1	562^nd of 807 public high schools	30.4%		29.3	509^th of 792 public high schools	35.7%	53	35.0	48.0	21.0	39.0	51.0	58.0	$9,650	$1,189	$8,461
Lake Worth High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1701 Lake Worth Rd	Lake Worth	33460	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 533-6300	2,683	150	17.8	71.3%	150 (5.6%)	747 (27.8%)	1,651 (61.5%)	19 (0.7%)	76 (2.8%)	6 (0.2%)	34 (1.3%)	15.4	656^th of 807 public high schools	18.7%		10.9	658^th of 792 public high schools	16.9%	2	26.0	27.0	16.0	23.0	47.0	47.0	$12,035	$1,608	$10,428
Forest Hill Community High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	6901 Parker Ave	West Palm Beach	33405	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 540-2400	2,407	122	19.8	66.0%	284 (11.8%)	266 (11.1%)	1,790 (74.4%)	22 (0.9%)	11 (0.5%)	5 (0.2%)	29 (1.2%)	30.5	534^th of 807 public high schools	33.8%		28	522^nd of 792 public high schools	34.1%	12	45.0	45.0	24.0	37.0	55.0	47.0	$11,806	$1,552	$10,255

Frequently Asked Questions about John I. Leonard High School

Is John I. Leonard High School a good school?

John I. Leonard High School ranks 564^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is John I. Leonard High School in?

Palm Beach

What schools feed into John I. Leonard High School?

John I. Leonard High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary
Elementary : Forest Hill Elementary School
Elementary : Greenacres Elementary School
Elementary : Melaleuca Elementary School
Middle : L C Swain Middle School

How many students attend John I. Leonard High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 3,549 students attended John I. Leonard High School.

What is the racial makeup of John I. Leonard High School?

Students at John I. Leonard High School are 70% Hispanic, 17% African American, 10% White, 1% Asian.

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