Boynton Beach Community High

Summary:

Boynton Beach Community High is a public high school serving grades 6-12 with a diverse student population of 1,547 in Boynton Beach, Florida. The school is part of the Palm Beach School District, which is ranked 41 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Boynton Beach Community High consistently underperforms compared to the Palm Beach district and the state of Florida in various standardized test scores. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Algebra 1 (18%), Geometry (36%), and 10th grade English Language Arts (34%) were significantly lower than the district (58%, 51%, and 54%) and state (55%, 53%, and 53%) averages. The school has also experienced fluctuating four-year graduation rates, ranging from 80.7% in 2021-2022 to 90.0% in 2020-2021, and high rates of chronic absenteeism, reaching as high as 22.4% in 2021-2022. These challenges are further compounded by the school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 65.22% to 87.28% over the past few years.

When comparing Boynton Beach Community High to nearby schools, such as Atlantic High School, Lake Worth High School, and South Technical Academy, it becomes evident that Boynton Beach Community High consistently underperforms academically, despite spending more per student ($12,405 in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools. This suggests that addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by the school's diverse student population, particularly in terms of student engagement, attendance, and academic support, could be crucial steps in enhancing the school's overall performance and outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-12

4975 Park Ridge Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33426

(561) 752-1200

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
632^nd of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,405

Feeder schools for Boynton Beach Community High:

Elementary:	Citrus Cove Elementary School
	Forest Park Elementary School
	Galaxy Elementary School
	Rolling Green Elementary School
Middle:	Congress Community Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.0

Number of students: 1,547

Racial breakdown:

African American:

65.3%

Hispanic:

24.7%

White:

7.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Boynton Beach Community High ranks worse than 78.3% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 30^th among 42 ranked high schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.03. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Boynton Beach Community High 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 (65.3%), Hispanic (24.7%), White (7.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Boynton Beach Community High is 19, which is the 20^th best among 42 high schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Boynton Beach Community High employs 81 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Boynton Beach Community High is $12,405, which is the 15^th highest among 42 high schools in the Palm Beach School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Boynton Beach Community High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Boynton Beach Community High 632^nd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Boynton Beach Community High 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 Boynton Beach Community High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	25.88	387^th	484	20.0%
2005	26.54	386^th	487	20.7%
2006	17.60	403^rd	477	15.5%
2007	20.12	443^rd	563	21.3%
2008	17.00	460^th	577	20.3%
2009	22.16	464^th	587	21.0%
2010	20.75	491^st	620	20.8%
2011	23.77	487^th	622	21.7%
2012	15.48	493^rd	606	18.6%
2013	35.34	415^th	648	36.0%
2014	21.42	535^th	687	22.1%
2016	12.63	582^nd	693	16.0%
2017	15.41	563^rd	714	21.1%
2018	22.12	532^nd	716	25.7%
2019	22.27	545^th	734	25.7%
2021	13.27	615^th	746	17.6%
2022	19.52	596^th	774	23.0%
2023	14.10	646^th	792	18.4%
2024	21.03	632^nd	807	21.7%

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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 Boynton Beach Community High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	681	1340	44	363	8	n/a	n/a	0	2436
2003	681	1340	44	363	8	n/a	n/a	0	2436
2004	603	1351	47	347	10	n/a	n/a	0	2358
2005	364	1298	35	324	7	n/a	n/a	0	2028
2006	271	1141	28	290	5	n/a	n/a	0	1735
2007	192	997	31	258	3	n/a	n/a	32	1513
2008	170	959	26	239	3	n/a	n/a	36	1433
2009	160	946	18	232	2	n/a	n/a	29	1387
2010	165	911	17	272	2	n/a	n/a	24	1391
2011	191	946	12	280	4	3	27	0	1463
2012	189	951	14	307	8	1	23	0	1493
2013	196	1028	19	304	7	1	30	0	1585
2014	196	1141	27	330	9	1	38	0	1742
2015	210	1164	25	355	7	1	42	0	1804
2016	211	1209	26	348	9	1	33	0	1837
2017	174	1156	23	350	13	3	37	0	1756
2018	169	1124	15	336	11	3	33	0	1691
2019	135	1072	17	312	11	2	26	0	1575
2020	116	1029	11	288	12	3	22	0	1481
2021	100	1082	10	304	9	4	24	0	1533
2022	119	1011	10	350	4	2	29	0	1525
2023	113	1010	12	382	6	1	23	0	1547

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 Boynton Beach Community High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	2436	130.0	18.7	21.1
2003	2436	130.0	18.7	21.1
2004	2358	134.0	17.6	28.1
2005	2028	125.0	16.2	49.7
2006	1735	119.0	14.6	40.2
2007	1513	104.0	14.5	51.7
2008	1433	100.5	14.3	40.5
2009	1387	110.5	14.6	46.1
2010	1391	93.5	14.8	50.5
2011	1463	82.5	17.7	61.7
2012	1493	87.0	17.1	65.2
2013	1585	95.0	16.6	65.6
2014	1742	103.0	16.9	74.7
2015	1804	101.0	17.8	75.2
2016	1837	110.0	16.7	76.4
2017	1756	108.0	16.2	75.9
2018	1691	107.0	15.8	73.6
2019	1575	97.0	16.2	73.4
2020	1481	85.0	17.4	73.8
2021	1533	83.8	18.2	87.3
2022	1525	77.0	19.8	84.9
2023	1547	81.0	19.0	65.2

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 Boynton Beach Community High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	2436	130.0	18.7	21.1
2003	2436	130.0	18.7	21.1
2004	2358	134.0	17.6	28.1
2005	2028	125.0	16.2	49.7
2006	1735	119.0	14.6	40.2
2007	1513	104.0	14.5	51.7
2008	1433	100.5	14.3	40.5
2009	1387	110.5	14.6	46.1
2010	1391	93.5	14.8	50.5
2011	1463	82.5	17.7	61.7
2012	1493	87.0	17.1	65.2
2013	1585	95.0	16.6	65.6
2014	1742	103.0	16.9	74.7
2015	1804	101.0	17.8	75.2
2016	1837	110.0	16.7	76.4
2017	1756	108.0	16.2	75.9
2018	1691	107.0	15.8	73.6
2019	1575	97.0	16.2	73.4
2020	1481	85.0	17.4	73.8
2021	1533	83.8	18.2	87.3
2022	1525	77.0	19.8	84.9
2023	1547	81.0	19.0	65.2

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 Boynton Beach Community High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$777 (8.2%)	$8,707 (91.8%)	$9,484
2019	$753 (7.8%)	$8,920 (92.2%)	$9,673
2020	$523 (5.0%)	$9,837 (95.0%)	$10,359
2021	$887 (8.3%)	$9,778 (91.7%)	$10,664
2022	$1,576 (14.2%)	$9,545 (85.8%)	$11,121
2023	$1,566 (12.6%)	$10,839 (87.4%)	$12,405

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Boynton Beach Community High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 545^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 646^th of 792 High schools	7.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Boynton Beach Community High)	26	28	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 (Boynton Beach Community High)	34	33	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 (Boynton Beach Community High)	55	39	16%
End of Course Biology 1 (Palm Beach)	69	63	6%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Boynton Beach Community High)	58	32	26%
End of Course US History (Palm Beach)	69	62	7%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Boynton Beach Community High)	21	25	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Palm Beach)	65	54	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Boynton Beach Community High)	24	31	7%
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	1575	1547	1.8%
African American	1072	1010	5.8%
American Indian	11	6	45.5%
Asian	17	12	29.4%
Hispanic	312	382	22.4%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	135	113	16.3%
Two or More Races	26	23	11.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.4%	65.2%	8.2%

Schools Near Boynton Beach Community High

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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)	EOC Civics (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 6th Grade	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 6th 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	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Boynton Beach Community High	Public, Magnet	6-12	4975 Park Ridge Blvd	Boynton Beach	33426	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 752-1200	1,547	81	19.0	65.2%	113 (7.3%)	1,010 (65.3%)	382 (24.7%)	12 (0.8%)	6 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (1.5%)	21	632^nd of 807 public high schools	21.7%		14.1	646^th of 792 public high schools	18.4%	14				33.0	34.0					18.0	36.0	46.0	49.0		$12,405	$1,566	$10,839
Quantum High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1275 Gateway Blvd	Boynton Beach	33426	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 293-2971	313	0	47.0	5.1%	42 (13.4%)	177 (56.5%)	87 (27.8%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	1.6	804^th of 807 public high schools	0.4%		3.9	731^st of 792 public high schools	7.7%	73					2.0					5.0	1.0	9.0	8.0		$10,514	$1,650	$8,864
Santaluces Community High	Public, Magnet	9-12	6880 Lawrence Rd	Lantana	33462	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 642-6200	2,675	130	20.5	61.4%	294 (11.0%)	1,186 (44.3%)	1,072 (40.1%)	52 (1.9%)	11 (0.4%)	4 (0.1%)	56 (2.1%)	32.8	508^th of 807 public high schools	37.1%		31.3	488^th of 792 public high schools	38.4%	20				45.0	44.0					23.0	36.0	57.0	57.0		$10,237	$1,375	$8,862
Educational Venture Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	115 East Coast Ave	Lantana	33462	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 582-1454	68	5	13.6	4.4%	10 (14.7%)	31 (45.6%)	23 (33.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	3.7	742^nd of 807 public high schools	8.1%		5.7	699^th of 792 public high schools	11.7%	43					14.0								13.0		$27,673	$3,949	$23,724
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program	Public	6-12	1300 S.W. 3oth Avenue	Boynton Beach	33426	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 202-0600	85	9	9.4	80.0%	9 (10.6%)	45 (52.9%)	26 (30.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.7%)	15.7	655^th of 807 public high schools	18.8%		9.4	666^th of 792 public high schools	15.9%	11		6.0	13.0	0.0	25.0		29.0	43.0	0.0	55.0	16.0	0.0	0.0	13.0	$38,553	$3,464	$35,090
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary	Public, Charter	6-12	600 S East Coast Ave	Lantana	33462	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 578-5700	530	14	37.4	73.0%	105 (19.8%)	159 (30.0%)	235 (44.3%)	8 (1.5%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.5%)	28.8	555^th of 807 public high schools	31.2%		24.7	554^th of 792 public high schools	30.1%	1	44.0	29.0	35.0	29.0	36.0	32.0	40.0	48.0	32.0	90.0	31.0	58.0	60.0	48.0	$10,162	$683	$9,479
Career Academy Of The Palm Beaches	Public, Charter	9-12	3800 S Congress Ave	Boynton Beach	33426	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	No	(561) 259-1000	47	0	117.5	36.2%	11 (23.4%)	19 (40.4%)	15 (31.9%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
South Technical Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	6161 W. Woolbright Road	Boynton Beach	33437	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	No	(561) 369-7000	1,184	55	21.4	66.8%	131 (11.1%)	491 (41.5%)	522 (44.1%)	15 (1.3%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	19 (1.6%)	53.8	261^st of 807 public high schools	67.7%		55	242^nd of 792 public high schools	69.4%	19				48.0	47.0					75.0	68.0	69.0	76.0		$9,058	$2,241	$6,817
Park Vista Community High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	7900 S Jog Rd	Lake Worth	33467	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 491-8400	3,191	166	19.2	28.2%	1,560 (48.9%)	445 (13.9%)	885 (27.7%)	159 (5.0%)	13 (0.4%)	1 (0.0%)	128 (4.0%)	64.8	172^nd of 807 public high schools	78.7%		65.7	165^th of 792 public high schools	79.2%	7				73.0	65.0					46.0	54.0	80.0	73.0		$11,714	$989	$10,725
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Boynton Beach Community High

What is the racial makeup of Boynton Beach Community High?

Students at Boynton Beach Community High are 65% African American, 25% Hispanic, 7% White, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Boynton Beach Community High?

Boynton Beach Community High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Citrus Cove Elementary School
Elementary : Forest Park Elementary School
Elementary : Galaxy Elementary School
Elementary : Rolling Green Elementary School
Middle : Congress Community Middle School

Is Boynton Beach Community High a good school?

Boynton Beach Community High ranks in the bottom 21.7% of Florida high schools.

How many students attend Boynton Beach Community High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,547 students attended Boynton Beach Community High.

What district is Boynton Beach Community High in?

Palm Beach

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