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#852 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 23% in state

Olympic Heights Community High

High School · Palm Beach · Boca Raton, FL

A Palm Beach high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

20101 LYONS RD, Boca Raton, FL 33434

  • Math 52% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 59% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg+5.9 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-4.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation34.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.6:1
District spending per student$13,897
Chronic Absenteeism20.6%

Students at Olympic Heights Community High score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

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 Proficiency59%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 59% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
53%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
49%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
64%
2013
ELA
66%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
64%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
64%
2024
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 62% (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

28.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Olympic Heights Community High 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,849/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boca Raton), 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

$75,480

Median home value

$379,300

Median rent

$1,500/mo

College educated

55.5%

Homeownership

78.1%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33434; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
34.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics30sports offered
13 boys'·17 girls'·32 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Katz Yeshiva High School of S FlaPrivate · tuition7.39–121.2 mi462Compare →
Boca Prep International SchoolPrivate · tuition8.9PK–121.5 mi127Compare →
Hadar South Florida High School for GirlsPrivate · tuition7.19–122.5 mi69Compare →
Yeshiva Tiferes Torah of Boca RatonPrivate · tuition6.69–122.5 mi75Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Palm Beach

Schools in district
235
Rank in district
#70 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

Olympic Heights Community High is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Olympic Heights Community High

Olympic Heights Community High is a public high school in Boca Raton, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 2,330 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #852 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Olympic Heights Community High

What grades does Olympic Heights Community High serve?

Olympic Heights Community High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Olympic Heights Community High?

Olympic Heights Community High has an enrollment of approximately 2,330 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Olympic Heights Community High?

The student-teacher ratio at Olympic Heights Community High is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Olympic Heights Community High rank in FL?

Olympic Heights Community High ranks #852 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Olympic Heights Community High's MySchoolScout rating?

Olympic Heights Community High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Olympic Heights Community High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Olympic Heights Community High has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Olympic Heights Community High a charter school?

No, Olympic Heights Community High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Olympic Heights Community High a Title I school?

No, Olympic Heights Community High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Olympic Heights Community High?

28.1% of students at Olympic Heights Community High 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
2,330
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
119
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Palm Beach County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.6%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 33434)
21,805
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
62.9
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 33434; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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