Royal Palm Beach High School

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Royal Palm Beach High School ranks 512 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Royal Palm Beach High School is a public high school serving 2,343 students in grades 9-12 in Royal Palm Beach, Florida, which is part of the Palm Beach School District. While the school has maintained a relatively high graduation rate, it faces several challenges, including a diverse student population, declining academic performance, and high rates of chronic absenteeism.

Compared to nearby schools, Royal Palm Beach High School stands out as having a significantly higher percentage of African American (44.3%) and Hispanic (35.81%) students. However, this diversity is not reflected in the school's academic performance, which consistently lags behind the state and district averages in standardized test scores, particularly in Algebra 1, Geometry, and English Language Arts. For example, in 2023-2024, only 31% of students were proficient or better in Algebra 1, compared to 55% statewide and 58% in the district.

Another area of concern is the school's high rate of chronic absenteeism, which has risen from 9.3% in 2019-2020 to 25.7% in 2021-2022, exceeding the state and district averages. Additionally, the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 56.94% to 76.5% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past three years. Addressing these challenges through targeted interventions and support programs could be crucial in improving Royal Palm Beach High School's overall performance and outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

10600 Okeechobee Blvd
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411

(561) 753-4000

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
512^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,609

Feeder schools for Royal Palm Beach High School:

Elementary:	Benoist Farms Elementary School
	Cypress Trails Elementary School
	H. L. Johnson Elementary School
	Royal Palm Beach Elementary School
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	Wynnebrook Elementary School
Middle:	Crestwood Community Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 19.3

Number of students: 2,343

Racial breakdown:

African American:

44.3%

Hispanic:

35.8%

White:

13.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Royal Palm Beach High School ranks worse than 63.4% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 22^nd among 42 ranked high schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.43. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Royal Palm Beach 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 Student population at Royal Palm Beach High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (44.3%), Hispanic (35.8%), White (13.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Royal Palm Beach High School is 19.3, which is the 23^rd best among 42 high schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Royal Palm Beach High School employs 121 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Royal Palm Beach High School is $11,609, which is the 25^th highest among 42 high schools in the Palm Beach School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Royal Palm Beach High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Royal Palm Beach High School 512^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Royal Palm Beach 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 Royal Palm Beach High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	58.91	206^th	484	57.4%
2005	64.25	177^th	487	63.7%
2006	36.75	334^th	477	30.0%
2007	43.82	332^nd	563	41.0%
2008	45.06	341^st	577	40.9%
2009	51.24	315^th	587	46.3%
2010	54.12	318^th	620	48.7%
2011	42.25	395^th	622	36.5%
2012	34.07	370^th	606	38.9%
2013	34.99	417^th	648	35.6%
2014	54.07	285^th	687	58.5%
2016	40.79	367^th	693	47.0%
2017	41.11	358^th	714	49.9%
2018	32.11	450^th	716	37.2%
2019	36.88	420^th	734	42.8%
2021	27.43	496^th	746	33.5%
2022	34.27	449^th	774	42.0%
2023	33.21	468^th	792	40.9%
2024	32.43	512^th	807	36.6%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a citizen
Saturday, October 4, 2014

I am a former student from RPBHS; one that was well known as a "good student" and graduated at the top of my class. However senior year saw some major problems for me towards the end. When turning in textbooks at the end of each year, students are NEVER given a receipt of any sort to prove they've turned them in. When I went to "senior check out", expecting to breeze past the textbook checkpoint, I was shocked when administrator, Mrs. Amado, told me I owed $70 for a math textbook two years prior. I had never even received a notice about this book I knew I had turned in, but since it was the almighty high and powerful admin against me, I was not allowed to pick up my cap and gown I had ALREADY PAID FOR w/o handing over $70; again, with no proof I owed this fee. We were also given a dress code paper for graduation rehearsal which stated we weren't to wear beach attire. I showed up that day in close toed shoes, jeans, and a tee, and was then told I would not be admitted in, with many other students, because I wasn't in school uniform. I showed the administrator the paper, to which he responded, "I don't care." (Mr. Williams) Lack of organization and cooperation brings down everyone involved. Administrators do not tend to treat students with respect in situations such as these I've mentioned. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Royal Palm Beach High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	844	142	20	111	4	n/a	n/a	0	1121
1999	1303	217	39	186	10	n/a	n/a	0	1755
2000	1563	295	46	250	10	n/a	n/a	0	2164
2001	1734	335	49	313	15	n/a	n/a	0	2446
2002	2003	496	71	439	16	n/a	n/a	0	3025
2003	2003	496	71	439	16	n/a	n/a	0	3025
2004	1989	528	66	471	21	n/a	n/a	0	3075
2005	1881	535	66	467	23	n/a	n/a	0	2972
2006	1198	729	58	532	13	n/a	n/a	0	2530
2007	865	702	53	485	14	n/a	n/a	90	2209
2008	845	768	50	511	20	n/a	n/a	103	2297
2009	777	723	45	538	14	n/a	n/a	103	2200
2010	693	748	64	581	12	n/a	n/a	57	2155
2011	585	748	60	587	14	11	49	0	2054
2012	549	778	63	608	10	11	47	0	2066
2013	507	844	63	658	8	9	75	0	2164
2014	521	878	72	686	9	7	76	0	2249
2015	460	896	71	687	7	5	90	0	2216
2016	407	927	74	710	8	5	98	0	2229
2017	391	899	70	727	11	4	74	0	2176
2018	376	917	62	746	13	5	80	0	2199
2019	364	952	65	831	12	5	79	0	2308
2020	361	964	60	842	10	3	88	0	2328
2021	359	1002	67	824	9	1	91	0	2353
2022	354	1008	72	840	12	0	85	0	2371
2023	315	1038	66	839	12	0	73	0	2343

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 Royal Palm Beach High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	1121	55.0	20.4	6.4
1999	1755	73.0	24.0	6.8
2000	2164	101.0	21.4	11.5
2001	2446	111.0	22.0	13.7
2002	3025	126.0	24.0	11.4
2003	3025	126.0	24.0	11.4
2004	3075	140.0	22.0	8.8
2005	2972	143.0	20.8	12.9
2006	2530	139.0	18.2	23.2
2007	2209	132.0	16.7	27.1
2008	2297	129.0	17.8	27.9
2009	2200	157.6	16.2	34.2
2010	2155	135.5	15.9	40.8
2011	2054	116.5	17.6	47.8
2012	2066	119.0	17.3	51.8
2013	2164	124.0	17.4	55.4
2014	2249	125.0	17.9	62.1
2015	2216	125.0	17.7	62.6
2016	2229	125.0	17.8	67.2
2017	2176	119.0	18.2	71.1
2018	2199	128.0	17.1	67.6
2019	2308	124.5	18.5	64.2
2020	2328	123.0	18.9	68.4
2021	2353	127.5	18.4	76.5
2022	2371	133.0	17.8	76.2
2023	2343	121.0	19.3	56.9

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 Royal Palm Beach High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	1121	55.0	20.4	6.4
1999	1755	73.0	24.0	6.8
2000	2164	101.0	21.4	11.5
2001	2446	111.0	22.0	13.7
2002	3025	126.0	24.0	11.4
2003	3025	126.0	24.0	11.4
2004	3075	140.0	22.0	8.8
2005	2972	143.0	20.8	12.9
2006	2530	139.0	18.2	23.2
2007	2209	132.0	16.7	27.1
2008	2297	129.0	17.8	27.9
2009	2200	157.6	16.2	34.2
2010	2155	135.5	15.9	40.8
2011	2054	116.5	17.6	47.8
2012	2066	119.0	17.3	51.8
2013	2164	124.0	17.4	55.4
2014	2249	125.0	17.9	62.1
2015	2216	125.0	17.7	62.6
2016	2229	125.0	17.8	67.2
2017	2176	119.0	18.2	71.1
2018	2199	128.0	17.1	67.6
2019	2308	124.5	18.5	64.2
2020	2328	123.0	18.9	68.4
2021	2353	127.5	18.4	76.5
2022	2371	133.0	17.8	76.2
2023	2343	121.0	19.3	56.9

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 Royal Palm Beach High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$699 (8.0%)	$7,993 (92.0%)	$8,692
2019	$694 (8.0%)	$7,996 (92.0%)	$8,690
2020	$647 (7.1%)	$8,525 (93.0%)	$9,170
2021	$865 (8.9%)	$8,901 (91.2%)	$9,765
2022	$1,730 (15.9%)	$9,139 (84.1%)	$10,870
2023	$1,632 (14.1%)	$9,978 (86.0%)	$11,609

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Royal Palm Beach High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 420^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 468^th of 792 High schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Royal Palm Beach High School)	49	47	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 (Royal Palm Beach High School)	41	42	1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	54	52	2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Royal Palm Beach High School)	61	52	9%
End of Course Biology 1 (Palm Beach)	69	63	6%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Royal Palm Beach High School)	57	48	9%
End of Course US History (Palm Beach)	69	62	7%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Royal Palm Beach High School)	38	24	14%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Palm Beach)	65	54	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Royal Palm Beach High School)	51	31	20%
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	2308	2343	1.5%
African American	952	1038	9%
American Indian	12	12
Asian	65	66	1.5%
Hispanic	831	839	1%
Pacific Islander	5	0	100%
White	364	315	13.5%
Two or More Races	79	73	7.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.2%	56.9%	7.3%

Schools Near Royal Palm Beach High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)				FAST Math (2024)		Statewide Science Science (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 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th 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
Royal Palm Beach High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	10600 Okeechobee Blvd	Royal Palm Beach	33411	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 753-4000	2,343	121	19.3	56.9%	315 (13.4%)	1,038 (44.3%)	839 (35.8%)	66 (2.8%)	12 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (3.1%)	32.4	512^th of 807 public high schools	36.6%		33.2	468^th of 792 public high schools	40.9%	44			44.0	46.0				31.0	34.0	55.0	55.0	$11,609	$1,632	$9,978
Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility	Public	6-12	9680 Process Dr	West Palm Beach	33411	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 681-5908	30	1	30.0	10.0%	3 (10.0%)	24 (80.0%)	3 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Turning Points Academy	Public	6-12	1950 Benoist Farms Rd	West Palm Beach	33411	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 681-3700	76	11	6.9	80.3%	9 (11.8%)	48 (63.2%)	15 (19.7%)	2 (2.6%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	5.1	718^th of 807 public high schools	11.0%		4.2	723^rd of 792 public high schools	8.7%	5	5.0	6.0	15.0	13.0	6.0	0.0	0.0	5.0		21.0		$48,133	$4,069	$44,063
Somerset Academy Wellington High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1000 Wellington Trace	Wellington	33414	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(561) 421-5510	40	4	9.2	55.0%	13 (32.5%)	9 (22.5%)	17 (42.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)	28.9	554^th of 807 public high schools	31.4%					(n/a)			44.0	36.0				39.0	31.0	51.0		$14,566	$3,563	$11,003
Palm Beach Central High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	8499 Forest Hill Blvd	Wellington	33411	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 304-1000	2,980	140	21.3	39.6%	892 (29.9%)	596 (20.0%)	1,257 (42.2%)	129 (4.3%)	16 (0.5%)	6 (0.2%)	84 (2.8%)	51.7	283^rd of 807 public high schools	64.9%		53.3	251^st of 792 public high schools	68.3%	32			52.0	55.0				27.0	50.0	73.0	74.0	$10,466	$978	$9,488
Wellington High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2101 Greenview Shores Blvd	Wellington	33414	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 795-4900	2,688	139	19.4	29.1%	1,143 (42.5%)	332 (12.4%)	1,044 (38.8%)	64 (2.4%)	7 (0.3%)	4 (0.1%)	94 (3.5%)	65.8	164^th of 807 public high schools	79.7%		66.3	162^nd of 792 public high schools	79.5%	2			67.0	63.0				59.0	59.0	77.0	79.0	$11,378	$1,018	$10,361
Seminole Ridge Community High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	4601 Seminole Pratt Whitney Rd	Loxahatchee	33470	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 422-2600	2,262	122	18.5	35.6%	1,029 (45.5%)	310 (13.7%)	761 (33.6%)	68 (3.0%)	9 (0.4%)	6 (0.3%)	79 (3.5%)	46.4	345^th of 807 public high schools	57.2%		50	285^th of 792 public high schools	64.0%	60			57.0	53.0				34.0	46.0	65.0	62.0	$11,748	$1,023	$10,726
Palm Beach Lakes High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3505 Shiloh Dr	West Palm Beach	33407	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 640-5000	2,688	115	23.3	70.0%	124 (4.6%)	1,608 (59.8%)	884 (32.9%)	21 (0.8%)	13 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	36 (1.3%)	23.2	611^th of 807 public high schools	24.3%		19.2	613^th of 792 public high schools	22.6%	2			27.0	33.0				24.0	35.0	53.0	57.0	$9,829	$1,369	$8,460
Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School	Public	9-12	4906 Lyons Road	Lake Worth	33467	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(561) 851-5400	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)			52.0	54.0				34.0	47.0	73.0	69.0
Seagull Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	1201 Australian Ave.	Riviera Beach	33404	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 540-8110	33	2	16.5	60.6%	6 (18.2%)	20 (60.6%)	6 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Palm Beach High School

Is Royal Palm Beach High School a good school?

Royal Palm Beach High School ranks 512^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Royal Palm Beach High School?

Royal Palm Beach High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Benoist Farms Elementary School
Elementary : Cypress Trails Elementary School
Elementary : H. L. Johnson Elementary School
Elementary : Royal Palm Beach Elementary School
Elementary : Wynnebrook Elementary School
Middle : Crestwood Community Middle

How many students attend Royal Palm Beach High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,343 students attended Royal Palm Beach High School.

What is the racial makeup of Royal Palm Beach High School?

Students at Royal Palm Beach High School are 44% African American, 36% Hispanic, 13% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What district is Royal Palm Beach High School in?

Palm Beach

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