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Palm Beach Gardens High School

High School · Palm Beach · Palm Beach Gardens, FL

A high school in Palm Beach Gardens, FL where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4245 HOLLY DR, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

  • Math 19% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 42% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-10.6 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-16.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation16.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$13,897
Chronic Absenteeism35.9%

Students at Palm Beach Gardens High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency19%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 42% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
40%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
34%
2011
Math
39%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
44%
2013
ELA
45%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
40%
2024
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (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

58.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Palm Beach Gardens 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$96,059

Median home value

$469,100

Median rent

$2,193/mo

College educated

47.4%

Homeownership

72.3%

Poverty rate

7.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33410; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
16.2% 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Score at the Top Palm Beach LlcPrivate · tuition6.2private2–121.1 mi59Compare →
Palm Beach Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified9.7K–121.2 mi83Compare →
Palm Beach Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified5.6K–121.2 mi91Compare →
Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified9.29–12Not available1,368Compare →

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
#185 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

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

About Palm Beach Gardens High School

Palm Beach Gardens High School is a public high school in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 2,438 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,844 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Palm Beach Gardens High School

What grades does Palm Beach Gardens High School serve?

Palm Beach Gardens High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Palm Beach Gardens High School?

Palm Beach Gardens High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,438 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Beach Gardens High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Palm Beach Gardens High School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Palm Beach Gardens High School rank in FL?

Palm Beach Gardens High School ranks #2,844 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Palm Beach Gardens High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Palm Beach Gardens High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Palm Beach Gardens High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Palm Beach Gardens High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Palm Beach Gardens High School a charter school?

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

Is Palm Beach Gardens High School a Title I school?

No, Palm Beach Gardens High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palm Beach Gardens High School?

58.5% of students at Palm Beach Gardens 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
2,438
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
145
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Palm Beach County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.9%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 33410)
36,409
Area average commute
20 min
Area median age
44.9
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 33410; 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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