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 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  31

Racial breakdown:

African American:
61.3%
Hispanic:
29.0%
White:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Palm Beach County Jail is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.52. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Palm Beach County Jail freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (61.3%), Hispanic (29%), American Indian (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palm Beach County Jail is 10.3, which is the 6th best among 42 high schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)
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Compare Palm Beach County Jail employs 3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palm Beach County Jail is $24,013, which is the 5th 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 41st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2004 27.27 378th 484 21.9%
2006 4.74 459th 477 3.8%
2007 3.37 551st 563 2.1%
2008 3.44 558th 577 3.3%
2009 9.40 518th 587 11.8%
2010 6.99 566th 620 8.7%
2011 7.08 573rd 622 7.9%
2012 3.26 593rd 606 2.1%
2013 6.86 566th 648 12.7%
2014 5.20 623rd 687 9.3%
2023 6.52 685th 792 13.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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

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

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

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students2131
 47.6%
African American1319
 46.2%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic69
 50%
Pacific Islander01
White21
 50%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81%9.7%
 71.3%


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Students at Palm Beach County Jail are 61% African American, 29% Hispanic, 3% White, 3% American Indian, 3% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 31 students attended Palm Beach County Jail.


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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.

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