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#1328 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 35% in state

G-star School of the Arts

High School · Palm Beach · West Palm Beach, FL

A Palm Beach charter high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

Charter

2065 PRAIRIE RD BLDG J, West Palm Beach, FL 33406

  • Math 52% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 57% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg+4.4 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation0.6%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$13,897
Chronic Absenteeism5.8%

Students at G-star School of the Arts score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency52%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 57% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
77%
2013
ELA
73%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
64%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
64%
2024
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 65% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

44.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where G-star School of the Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Miami map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,726/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Palm 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

$79,696

Median home value

$358,300

Median rent

$1,677/mo

College educated

23.8%

Homeownership

64.3%

Poverty rate

12.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33406; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offeredIB Programme
0.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·105 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Atlantis Academy Palm BeachesPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–120.1 mi178Compare →
Ese Other Teaching ServicesEnrollment path unverified3.86–120.6 mi99Compare →
Pace Center for GirlsEnrollment path unverified5.56–120.7 mi61Compare →
Forest Hill Community High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.19–121.3 mi2,108Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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
#107 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

G-star School of the Arts is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About G-star School of the Arts

G-star School of the Arts is a public high school in West Palm Beach, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 693 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,328 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about G-star School of the Arts

What grades does G-star School of the Arts serve?

G-star School of the Arts serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend G-star School of the Arts?

G-star School of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 693 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at G-star School of the Arts?

The student-teacher ratio at G-star School of the Arts is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does G-star School of the Arts rank in FL?

G-star School of the Arts ranks #1,328 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is G-star School of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?

G-star School of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 G-star School of the Arts?

Based on loaded state assessment records, G-star School of the Arts has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is G-star School of the Arts a charter school?

Yes, G-star School of the Arts is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is G-star School of the Arts a Title I school?

No, G-star School of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for G-star School of the Arts?

44.6% of students at G-star School of the Arts 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
693
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Palm Beach County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.8%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 33406)
26,662
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
38.2
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 33406; 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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