At a glance
Reported students
2,407
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
139
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida high enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 888 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
721
Palm Beach Gardens High School: 2,407 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
17.3:1 reported; state peer median 21.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,645
- Teachers (FTE)
- 162
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.3:1
What the reported data says about Palm Beach Gardens High School
Palm Beach Gardens High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Palm Beach Gardens. It is one of 236 current school records connected to Palm Beach. NCES reports 2,407 students for 2024–25.
Among 888 high schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 743.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, below the Florida median of 21.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (57.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.3%). English learners represent 8.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 16 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Palm Beach Gardens High School
- 1How do the reported 17.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 139 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.6%
- Hispanic25.3%
- Black57.3%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
16 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Palm Beach
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Boca Raton High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,376 reported students
Santaluces Community High
High · Grades 09–12
2,452 reported students
Royal Palm Beach High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,353 reported students
Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,541 reported students
Seminole Ridge Community High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,246 reported students
Olympic Heights Community High
High · Grades 09–12
2,239 reported students
Public schools near Palm Beach Gardens High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy High · Palm Beach | 05–12 | 120 | 3.1 mi |
| Suncoast Community High School High · Palm Beach | 09–12 | 1,522 | 3.5 mi |
| Inlet Grove Community High School High · Charter · Palm Beach | 06–12 | 714 | 3.5 mi |
| William T. Dwyer High School High · Palm Beach | 09–12 | 2,163 | 3.6 mi |
| Believers Academy High · Charter · Palm Beach | 08–12 | 96 | 4.3 mi |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School High · Palm Beach | 09–12 | 2,809 | 4.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Palm Beach Gardens High School
What grades does Palm Beach Gardens High School serve?
Palm Beach Gardens High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Palm Beach.
How many students attend Palm Beach Gardens High School?
Palm Beach Gardens High School reported 2,407 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 888 Florida high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,645 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Palm Beach Gardens High School?
The calculated ratio is 17.3:1, based on 2,407 students and 139 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 21.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Palm Beach Gardens High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Palm Beach Gardens High School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Palm Beach Gardens High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Palm Beach Gardens High School in?
Palm Beach Gardens High School is part of Palm Beach, based in West Palm Beach, FL, which operates 236 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Palm Beach Gardens High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy (3.1 mi), Suncoast Community High School (3.5 mi), Inlet Grove Community High School (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.