Park Vista Community High School

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Park Vista Community High School ranks 172 nd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Park Vista Community High School is a public high school located in Lake Worth, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 3,191 students. The school is part of the Palm Beach School District, which is ranked 41 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Park Vista Community High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Florida, ranking 172 out of 807 in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in various state assessments, such as EOC (End of Course) exams and FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) tests, are generally higher than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Park Vista had 65% proficiency in 10th grade English Language Arts, compared to 54% in the Palm Beach district and 53% statewide. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate is consistently high, reaching 98.3% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly above the district and state averages.

While Park Vista Community High School outperforms many of the nearby schools, such as South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program, Educational Venture Charter School, and Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy, in academic metrics, some of the charter schools, like Somerset Academy Canyons High School and South Technical Academy, also demonstrate strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in certain subjects compared to Park Vista. Additionally, Park Vista Community High School has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.3% in 2019-2020 to 14.0% in 2022-2023, which is an area that warrants further investigation and attention.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

7900 S Jog Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33467

(561) 491-8400

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
172^nd of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,714

Feeder schools for Park Vista Community High School:

Elementary:	Coral Reef Elementary School
	Manatee Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Number of students: 3,191

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.9%

Hispanic:

27.7%

African American:

13.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Park Vista Community High School ranks better than 78.7% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 8^th among 42 ranked high schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.83. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Park Vista Community 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 Park Vista Community High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.9%), Hispanic (27.7%), African American (13.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park Vista Community High School is 19.2, which is the 21^st best among 42 high schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Park Vista Community High School employs 166 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Park Vista Community High School is $11,714, which is the 23^rd highest among 42 high schools in the Palm Beach School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Park Vista Community High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Park Vista Community High School 172^nd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Park Vista Community 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 Park Vista Community High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	84.23	66^th	563	88.3%
2008	82.72	79^th	577	86.3%
2009	82.07	81^st	587	86.2%
2010	86.56	60^th	620	90.3%
2011	87.18	60^th	622	90.4%
2012	66.41	119^th	606	80.4%
2013	72.23	112^th	648	82.7%
2014	77.08	96^th	687	86.0%
2016	73.53	88^th	693	87.3%
2017	69.52	118^th	714	83.5%
2018	68.64	127^th	716	82.3%
2019	69.75	115^th	734	84.3%
2021	61.60	173^rd	746	76.8%
2022	67.39	147^th	774	81.0%
2023	65.71	165^th	792	79.2%
2024	64.83	172^nd	807	78.7%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a student
Saturday, October 7, 2023

Best high school i went to ever so fun! Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, November 9, 2012

Great AP program. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, March 3, 2009

I have one 2007 graduate from PV, one graduating this May, and one starting there this fall. I have always appreciated the quality of the education my children are getting there and we have been there since its opening. We have enjoyed the sports programs, the community involvement of the school, and its consistent pursuit to attain and maintain, high student and school scores in the state rankings. If only all the schools in Palm Beach County could provide this kind of education for our kids! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Park Vista Community High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	1418	252	57	290	10	n/a	n/a	0	2027
2006	1978	322	77	441	11	n/a	n/a	0	2829
2007	2049	360	89	496	9	n/a	n/a	125	3128
2008	2088	411	97	547	14	n/a	n/a	148	3305
2009	1965	383	102	530	16	n/a	n/a	141	3137
2010	1764	318	112	603	13	n/a	n/a	88	2898
2011	1786	330	105	612	11	0	85	0	2929
2012	1756	319	113	590	13	2	92	0	2885
2013	1726	333	107	583	16	2	90	0	2857
2014	1752	349	111	618	19	1	82	0	2932
2015	1718	358	111	648	19	1	98	0	2953
2016	1714	386	110	720	16	4	85	0	3035
2017	1734	381	120	715	12	3	85	0	3050
2018	1718	416	133	712	11	3	95	0	3088
2019	1681	448	138	714	13	3	96	0	3093
2020	1654	454	139	717	11	2	110	0	3087
2021	1659	452	124	772	10	2	105	0	3124
2022	1584	467	146	829	11	1	108	0	3146
2023	1560	445	159	885	13	1	128	0	3191

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 Park Vista Community High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	2027	100.0	20.3	13.1
2006	2829	144.0	19.6	11.2
2007	3128	163.0	19.2	11.7
2008	3305	177.0	18.7	12.8
2009	3137	197.7	18.5	13.7
2010	2898	152.0	19.0	17.8
2011	2929	152.0	19.2	20.6
2012	2885	156.0	18.4	24.1
2013	2857	156.0	18.3	26.5
2014	2932	157.0	18.6	31.4
2015	2953	159.0	18.5	31.9
2016	3035	162.0	18.7	35.1
2017	3050	164.0	18.5	34.2
2018	3088	164.0	18.8	33.3
2019	3093	163.0	18.9	31
2020	3087	167.0	18.4	30.1
2021	3124	163.0	19.1	40.8
2022	3146	167.0	18.8	42.5
2023	3191	166.0	19.2	28.2

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 Park Vista Community High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	2027	100.0	20.3	13.1
2006	2829	144.0	19.6	11.2
2007	3128	163.0	19.2	11.7
2008	3305	177.0	18.7	12.8
2009	3137	197.7	18.5	13.7
2010	2898	152.0	19.0	17.8
2011	2929	152.0	19.2	20.6
2012	2885	156.0	18.4	24.1
2013	2857	156.0	18.3	26.5
2014	2932	157.0	18.6	31.4
2015	2953	159.0	18.5	31.9
2016	3035	162.0	18.7	35.1
2017	3050	164.0	18.5	34.2
2018	3088	164.0	18.8	33.3
2019	3093	163.0	18.9	31
2020	3087	167.0	18.4	30.1
2021	3124	163.0	19.1	40.8
2022	3146	167.0	18.8	42.5
2023	3191	166.0	19.2	28.2

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 Park Vista Community High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$445 (5.7%)	$7,365 (94.3%)	$7,810
2019	$517 (6.1%)	$7,930 (93.9%)	$8,448
2020	$416 (4.4%)	$9,003 (95.6%)	$9,419
2021	$563 (6.0%)	$8,749 (94.0%)	$9,311
2022	$1,119 (10.8%)	$9,205 (89.2%)	$10,324
2023	$989 (8.4%)	$10,725 (91.6%)	$11,714

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Park Vista Community High School

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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 115^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 165^th of 792 High schools	5.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Park Vista Community High School)	74	68	6%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	56	54	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Park Vista Community High School)	67	63	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 (Park Vista Community High School)	77	78	1%
End of Course Biology 1 (Palm Beach)	69	63	6%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Park Vista Community High School)	77	72	5%
End of Course US History (Palm Beach)	69	62	7%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Park Vista Community High School)	75	41	34%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Palm Beach)	65	54	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Park Vista Community High School)	68	60	8%
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	3093	3191	3.2%
African American	448	445	0.7%
American Indian	13	13
Asian	138	159	15.2%
Hispanic	714	885	23.9%
Pacific Islander	3	1	66.7%
White	1681	1560	7.2%
Two or More Races	96	128	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31%	28.2%	2.8%

Schools Near Park Vista Community 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)	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 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	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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
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
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
Somerset Academy Canyons High School	Public, Charter	9-12	9385 Boynton Beach Blvd	Boynton Beach	33472	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 732-8252	1,074	31	35.2	35.8%	394 (36.7%)	291 (27.1%)	303 (28.2%)	34 (3.2%)	8 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (4.0%)	64.4	178^th of 807 public high schools	77.9%		56.2	231^st of 792 public high schools	70.8%	53			72.0	64.0				47.0	60.0	68.0	77.0		$9,249	$547	$8,702
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
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Park Vista Community High School

How many students attend Park Vista Community High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 3,191 students attended Park Vista Community High School.

Is Park Vista Community High School a good school?

Park Vista Community High School ranks 172^nd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Park Vista Community High School?

Students at Park Vista Community High School are 49% White, 28% Hispanic, 14% African American, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Park Vista Community High School in?

Palm Beach

What schools feed into Park Vista Community High School?

Park Vista Community High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Coral Reef Elementary School
Elementary : Manatee Elementary School

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