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John I. Leonard High School

High School · Palm Beach · Greenacres, FL

A Palm Beach high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4701 10TH AVE N, Greenacres, FL 33463

  • Math 17% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 38% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-15.1 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-17.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
College Readiness6.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation14.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.1:1
District spending per student$13,897
Chronic Absenteeism29.7%

Students at John I. Leonard High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency38%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 12 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 38% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
34%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
30%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
39%
2013
ELA
39%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
35%
2024
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 36% (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

64%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where John I. Leonard High School 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average480/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,697

Median home value

$326,600

Median rent

$1,721/mo

College educated

24.7%

Homeownership

71.8%

Poverty rate

14.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33463; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
14.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics30sports offered
13 boys'·17 girls'·30 teams (incl. JV)·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
Greenacres Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.6privateK–120.5 mi161Compare →
Greenacres Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.5privateK–120.5 mi155Compare →
The Open Doorway IncPrivate · tuition5.8private1–121.6 mi55Compare →
Palm Beach Preparatory Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified3.69–121.8 mi642Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
#176 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

John I. Leonard High School is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About John I. Leonard High School

John I. Leonard High School is a public high school in Greenacres, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 3,278 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,692 of 3,778 schools in FL.

State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about John I. Leonard High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

John I. Leonard Community High School is a public high school located in Greenacres, Florida 2. The school's mission is to provide a safe, positive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve educational excellence and acquire skills to impact society constructively 1. The administration believes in setting high expectations for all students regardless of race or ethnic background, providing a rigorous and relevant curriculum, and establishing positive relationships 1. The school employs fair and consistent discipline procedures to create a nurturing environment 1. Families with students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 have the opportunity to choose from various Choice Programs offered by the district 1. The school offers free breakfast and lunch during the school year through its food service program 1. Students can participate in before and after-school clubs and activities designed to explore creativity and learn technical skills 1. A School Advisory Council performs functions prescribed by district school board regulations 1. The Florida Department of Education invites parents of children with Individualized Educational Plans to complete the ESE Parent Survey for the 2025–2026 school year 1.
Sources (2)
  1. jilh.palmbeachschools.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about John I. Leonard High School

What grades does John I. Leonard High School serve?

John I. Leonard High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend John I. Leonard High School?

John I. Leonard High School has an enrollment of approximately 3,278 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John I. Leonard High School?

The student-teacher ratio at John I. Leonard High School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does John I. Leonard High School rank in FL?

John I. Leonard High School ranks #2,692 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is John I. Leonard High School's MySchoolScout rating?

John I. Leonard High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 John I. Leonard High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John I. Leonard High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is John I. Leonard High School a charter school?

No, John I. Leonard High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is John I. Leonard High School a Title I school?

No, John I. Leonard High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John I. Leonard High School?

64.0% of students at John I. Leonard 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
3,278
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
163
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Palm Beach County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.7%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 33463)
64,916
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
37.1
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 33463; 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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