Serving 2,570 students in grades 9-12, Palm Beach Gardens High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Palm Beach Gardens High School's student population of 2,570 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 151 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
151 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Palm Beach Gardens High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palm Beach Gardens High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3247 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
25%
37%
Black
52%
21%
White
16%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Palm Beach Gardens High School is ranked #3247 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Palm Beach Gardens High School often compared to?
Palm Beach Gardens High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William T. Dwyer High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palm Beach Gardens High School?
The graduation rate of Palm Beach Gardens High School is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Palm Beach Gardens High School?
2,570 students attend Palm Beach Gardens High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Palm Beach Gardens High School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Beach Gardens High School?
Palm Beach Gardens High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palm Beach Gardens High School offer ?
Palm Beach Gardens High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Palm Beach Gardens High School part of?
Palm Beach Gardens High School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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