Palm Beach County Jail

Summary:

Palm Beach County Jail is a small public high school serving grades 6-12 in West Palm Beach, Florida, with an enrollment of only 31 students, the majority of whom are African American (61.29%) and Hispanic (29.03%).

Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 2.7 to 10.3 over the past few years, Palm Beach County Jail has struggled to provide a high-quality education to its students. The school has had very low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 0% in 2020-2021 to 52.6% in 2022-2023, which is significantly lower than the nearby schools, such as John I. Leonard High School, Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy, and G-Star School Of The Arts, which have graduation rates above 90%. Additionally, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly below the Palm Beach district and state averages, with only 8% of students proficient or better in Algebra 1 in 2022-2023, compared to 50% in the district and 54% statewide.

Despite the poor academic outcomes, Palm Beach County Jail has had very high spending per student, ranging from $24,013 in 2022-2023 to $68,177 in 2019-2020, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools, which spend around $10,000-$12,000 per student. This suggests that the school is struggling to effectively utilize its resources to improve student outcomes. Additionally, the school has had very low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0% to 1.8% over the past few years, in contrast to the nearby schools, which have much higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 5.1% to 97.1%, indicating that the school may be facing unique challenges in engaging its student population.

Detail:

Public 6-12

3228 Gun Club Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406

(561) 681-5908

District: Palm Beach

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,013

Student/teacher ratio: 7.6

Number of students: 23

Racial breakdown:

African American:

65.2%

Hispanic:

21.7%

White:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Palm Beach County Jail is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.52. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Palm Beach County Jail 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 Racial makeup is: African American (65.2%), Hispanic (21.7%), American Indian (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palm Beach County Jail is 7.6, which is the 3^rd best among 42 high schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Palm Beach County Jail employs 3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palm Beach County Jail is $24,013, which is the 5^th highest among 42 high schools in the Palm Beach School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Palm Beach County Jail was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Palm Beach:

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

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Rank History for Palm Beach County Jail

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	27.27	378^th	484	21.9%
2006	4.74	459^th	477	3.8%
2007	3.37	551^st	563	2.1%
2008	3.44	558^th	577	3.3%
2009	9.40	518^th	587	11.8%
2010	6.99	566^th	620	8.7%
2011	7.08	573^rd	622	7.9%
2012	3.26	593^rd	606	2.1%
2013	6.86	566^th	648	12.7%
2014	5.20	623^rd	687	9.3%
2023	6.52	685^th	792	13.5%

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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 Palm Beach County Jail

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	13	45	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	69
1999	19	68	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	99
2000	12	35	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	50
2001	8	46	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	60
2002	8	46	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	60
2003	8	46	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	60
2004	5	38	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	50
2005	7	39	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	60
2006	7	46	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	63
2007	8	49	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	2	73
2008	8	74	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	1	89
2009	7	55	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	3	79
2010	7	39	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	55
2011	5	42	0	5	1	0	1	0	54
2012	4	40	0	8	1	0	2	0	55
2013	2	26	0	2	0	0	1	0	31
2014	3	34	0	7	0	0	0	0	44
2015	3	36	0	5	0	0	2	0	46
2016	2	24	0	6	0	0	1	0	33
2017	4	18	0	8	1	0	0	0	31
2018	2	20	0	3	0	0	0	0	25
2019	2	13	0	6	0	0	0	0	21
2020	0	7	0	5	0	0	0	0	12
2021	0	8	0	2	0	0	1	0	11
2022	1	15	0	2	0	0	0	0	18
2023	1	19	0	9	1	1	0	0	31
2024	1	15	0	5	1	1	0	0	23

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 Palm Beach County Jail

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	69	4.0	17.3	18.8
1999	99	2.0	49.5	16.2
2000	50	2.0	25.0	28
2001	60	0.0	0.0	20
2002	60	4.0	15.0	30
2003	60	4.0	15.0	30
2004	50	3.0	16.7	46
2005	60	5.0	12.0	48.3
2006	63	5.0	12.6	49.2
2007	73	3.0	24.3	23.9
2008	89	4.0	22.3	29.5
2009	79	4.7	19.8	35.5
2010	55	6.0	9.1	30.9
2011	54	5.0	10.8	42.6
2012	55	7.0	7.8	60
2013	31	10.0	3.1	64.5
2014	44	8.0	5.5	79.5
2015	46	6.0	7.6	0
2016	33	8.0	4.1	0
2017	31	8.0	3.8	19.4
2018	25	7.0	3.5	24
2019	21	3.0	7.0	81
2020	12	3.0	4.0	66.7
2021	11	4.0	2.7	72.7
2022	18	4.0	4.5	22.2
2023	31	3.0	10.3	9.7
2024	23	3.0	7.6	17.4

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 Palm Beach County Jail

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	69	4.0	17.3	18.8
1999	99	2.0	49.5	16.2
2000	50	2.0	25.0	28
2001	60	0.0	0.0	20
2002	60	4.0	15.0	30
2003	60	4.0	15.0	30
2004	50	3.0	16.7	46
2005	60	5.0	12.0	48.3
2006	63	5.0	12.6	49.2
2007	73	3.0	24.3	23.9
2008	89	4.0	22.3	29.5
2009	79	4.7	19.8	35.5
2010	55	6.0	9.1	30.9
2011	54	5.0	10.8	42.6
2012	55	7.0	7.8	60
2013	31	10.0	3.1	64.5
2014	44	8.0	5.5	79.5
2015	46	6.0	7.6	0
2016	33	8.0	4.1	0
2017	31	8.0	3.8	19.4
2018	25	7.0	3.5	24
2019	21	3.0	7.0	81
2020	12	3.0	4.0	66.7
2021	11	4.0	2.7	72.7
2022	18	4.0	4.5	22.2
2023	31	3.0	10.3	9.7
2024	23	3.0	7.6	17.4

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 Palm Beach County Jail

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$777 (2.3%)	$33,210 (97.7%)	$33,988
2020	$614 (0.9%)	$67,563 (99.1%)	$68,177
2021	$869 (1.4%)	$62,990 (98.6%)	$63,859
2022	$6,055 (15.5%)	$33,061 (84.5%)	$39,116
2023	$3,761 (15.7%)	$20,251 (84.3%)	$24,013

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Palm Beach County Jail

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	21	31	47.6%
African American	13	19	46.2%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	9	50%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	2	1	50%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81%	9.7%	71.3%

Schools Near Palm Beach County Jail

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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
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	23	3	7.6	17.4%	1 (4.3%)	15 (65.2%)	5 (21.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.3%)	1 (4.3%)	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	317	15	21.2	65.6%	30 (9.5%)	32 (10.1%)	250 (78.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	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
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	99	9	11.0	11.1%	21 (21.2%)	33 (33.3%)	43 (43.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)								(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	693	41	16.9	44.6%	237 (34.2%)	146 (21.1%)	279 (40.3%)	10 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.0%)	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
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	2,108	117	18.0	64.3%	219 (10.4%)	204 (9.7%)	1,630 (77.3%)	19 (0.9%)	10 (0.5%)	1 (0.0%)	25 (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
Worthington High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1711 Worthington Rd	West Palm Beach	33409	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 615-0370	349	6	58.1	58.5%	34 (9.7%)	137 (39.3%)	167 (47.9%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	2.3	778^th of 807 public high schools	3.6%		2.7	766^th of 792 public high schools	3.3%	12	9.0	7.0	9.0	2.0	0.0	0.0	$10,647	$1,518	$9,129
Florida Futures Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1760 N Congress Ave	West Palm Beach	33409	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 215-0933	113	5	25.1	27.4%	13 (11.5%)	67 (59.3%)	31 (27.4%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	9.9	671^st of 807 public high schools	16.9%		3.3	748^th of 792 public high schools	5.6%	77		14.0			50.0	15.0	$7,773	$47	$7,727
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	61	6	10.1	26.2%	12 (19.7%)	14 (23.0%)	31 (50.8%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.9%)								(n/a)
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	3,278	163	20.1	64.0%	178 (5.4%)	515 (15.7%)	2,509 (76.5%)	33 (1.0%)	11 (0.3%)	3 (0.1%)	29 (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

Frequently Asked Questions about Palm Beach County Jail

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How many students attend Palm Beach County Jail?

In the 2023-24 school year, 23 students attended Palm Beach County Jail.

What is the racial makeup of Palm Beach County Jail?

Students at Palm Beach County Jail are 65% African American, 22% Hispanic, 4% White, 4% American Indian, 4% Pacific Islander.

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