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Seminole Ridge Community High School

High School · Palm Beach · Loxahatchee, FL

A Palm Beach high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4601 SEMINOLE PRATT WHITNEY RD, Loxahatchee, FL 33470

  • Math 36% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 55% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg+2.4 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-12.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation8.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.7:1
District spending per student$13,897
Chronic Absenteeism17%

Students at Seminole Ridge Community High School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency36%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 55% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
63%
2013
ELA
61%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
56%
2024
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 57% (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

33.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Seminole Ridge Community 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat 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

$116,758

Median home value

$532,200

Median rent

$2,576/mo

College educated

29.9%

Homeownership

92.9%

Poverty rate

4.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33470; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
8.8% 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 in PALM BEACH

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Inlet Grove Community High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.49–12Not available815Compare →
Palm Beach Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified9.7K–12Not available83Compare →
Suncoast Community High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.59–12Not available1,575Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Palm Beach

Schools in district
235
Rank in district
#150 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

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

About Seminole Ridge Community High School

Seminole Ridge Community High School is a public high school in Loxahatchee, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 2,276 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,036 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Seminole Ridge Community High School

What grades does Seminole Ridge Community High School serve?

Seminole Ridge Community High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Seminole Ridge Community High School?

Seminole Ridge Community High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,276 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Seminole Ridge Community High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Seminole Ridge Community High School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Seminole Ridge Community High School rank in FL?

Seminole Ridge Community High School ranks #2,036 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Seminole Ridge Community High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Seminole Ridge Community High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Seminole Ridge Community High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Seminole Ridge Community High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Seminole Ridge Community High School a charter school?

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

Is Seminole Ridge Community High School a Title I school?

No, Seminole Ridge Community High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Seminole Ridge Community High School?

33.1% of students at Seminole Ridge Community 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
2,276
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
122
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Palm Beach County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.0%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 33470)
33,232
Area average commute
41 min
Area median age
43.8
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 33470; 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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