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#1109 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 29% in state

Jupiter High School

High School · Palm Beach · Jupiter, FL

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

500 MILITARY TRL, Jupiter, FL 33458

  • Math 56% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 68% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.5Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg+15.4 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation26.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.2:1
District spending per student$13,897
Chronic Absenteeism14.4%

Students at Jupiter High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency56%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency68%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 68% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
77%
2013
ELA
75%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
64%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
71%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
71%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
56%
ELA
64%
2021*
Math
56%
ELA
64%
2024
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 70% (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

26.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jupiter 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • 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

$107,626

Median home value

$550,700

Median rent

$2,090/mo

College educated

49.3%

Homeownership

74.7%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33458; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
26.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·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
Jupiter Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1privateK–120.8 mi865Compare →
Providence Education Group LlcPrivate · tuition5.8privateK–122.2 mi42Compare →
The Learning Academy at the Els Center of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified4.9PK–122.5 mi125Compare →
Riverbend AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–123.4 mi46Compare →

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.

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
#87 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

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

About Jupiter High School

Jupiter High School is a public high school in Jupiter, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 3,047 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,109 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Jupiter High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Jupiter Community High School, also known as Jupiter High School or JHS, is a public high school located in Jupiter, Florida, within the School District of Palm Beach County 2. It is the northernmost high school in the county and serves over 3,300 students 2. The school's mascot is the Warrior, and its colors are green and gold 2. The district offers various choice and career programs, serving a diverse student body 1. JHS provides an orientation program for incoming ninth graders, which includes school tours and information on earning course credit 1. The school operates a School Advisory Council and a Parent-Teacher Organization 1. For the 2025–2026 school year, the Florida Department of Education invites parents of students with Individualized Educational Plans to complete a survey 1. Locker rentals are available for $10 1.
Sources (2)
  1. jhs.palmbeachschools.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jupiter High School

What grades does Jupiter High School serve?

Jupiter High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Jupiter High School?

Jupiter High School has an enrollment of approximately 3,047 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jupiter High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jupiter High School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jupiter High School rank in FL?

Jupiter High School ranks #1,109 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Jupiter High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jupiter High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Jupiter High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jupiter High School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Jupiter High School a charter school?

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

Is Jupiter High School a Title I school?

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

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jupiter High School?

26.7% of students at Jupiter 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
3,047
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
159
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Palm Beach County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.4%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 33458)
55,969
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
41.3
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 33458; 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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