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#1585 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 42% in state
Atlantic High School
High School · Palm Beach · Delray Beach, FL
A Palm Beach high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2455 W ATLANTIC AVE, Delray Beach, FL 33445
- Math 28% proficient (2021)
- Reading 49% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Atlantic High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Atlantic High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,057/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Delray Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,748
Median home value
$282,500
Median rent
$1,991/mo
College educated
39.4%
Homeownership
70.4%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33445; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Academy on the Art & Sara Jo Kobacker CampusEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 644 | Compare → |
| Ambrose Bay High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| South Area Secondary Intensive Transition ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–12 | 2.6 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| American Heritage School - Boca/delray Palm BeachPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 1,840 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Palm Beach
- Schools in district
- 235
- Rank in district
- #123 of 221
- District spending per student
- $13,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Atlantic High School is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Atlantic High School
Atlantic High School is a public high school in Delray Beach, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 1,829 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,585 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Atlantic High School
What grades does Atlantic High School serve?
Atlantic High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Atlantic High School?
Atlantic High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,829 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlantic High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atlantic High School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Atlantic High School rank in FL?
Atlantic High School ranks #1,585 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Atlantic High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Atlantic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Atlantic High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Atlantic High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Atlantic High School a charter school?
No, Atlantic High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Atlantic High School a Title I school?
No, Atlantic High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Atlantic High School?
56.8% of students at Atlantic High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,829
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 107
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (561) 243-1500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 33445)
- 31,604
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 54.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33445; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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