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#2987 of 3,778 schools in FL

Slam Academy High School Palm Beach

High School · Palm Beach · West Palm Beach, FL

A charter high school in West Palm Beach, FL serving grades 9th – 12th.

Charter

2845 SUMMIT BLVD, West Palm Beach, FL 33406

  • Math 42% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 42% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change-0.07 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2024
TrendStable
Academics5.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-11.1 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-2.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
College Readiness1.7Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation8.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.6:1
District spending per student$13,897

Students at Slam Academy High School Palm Beach score 42% 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 Proficiency42%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 42% across the 5-year record (2020–2024).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2024
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2020-2021) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 6 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

65.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Slam Academy High School Palm Beach 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,726/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Palm Beach), 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

$79,696

Median home value

$358,300

Median rent

$1,677/mo

College educated

23.8%

Homeownership

64.3%

Poverty rate

12.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33406; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
8.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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
Palm Beach County JailEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–120.5 mi23Compare →
Ese Other Teaching ServicesEnrollment path unverified3.86–121.3 mi99Compare →
Atlantis Academy Palm BeachesPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–121.4 mi178Compare →
G-star School of the ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified7.19–121.4 mi693Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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
#195 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

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

About Slam Academy High School Palm Beach

Slam Academy High School Palm Beach is a public high school in West Palm Beach, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 317 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,987 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Slam Academy High School Palm Beach

What grades does Slam Academy High School Palm Beach serve?

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

How many students attend Slam Academy High School Palm Beach?

Slam Academy High School Palm Beach has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Slam Academy High School Palm Beach is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Slam Academy High School Palm Beach rank in FL?

Slam Academy High School Palm Beach ranks #2,987 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Slam Academy High School Palm Beach's MySchoolScout rating?

Slam Academy High School Palm Beach has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Slam Academy High School Palm Beach?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Slam Academy High School Palm Beach has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Is Slam Academy High School Palm Beach a charter school?

Yes, Slam Academy High School Palm Beach is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Slam Academy High School Palm Beach a Title I school?

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

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

65.6% of students at Slam Academy High School Palm Beach 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
317
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Palm Beach County
Area population (ZIP 33406)
26,662
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
38.2
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 33406; 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, 2020-2021, multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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