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#2038 of 3,778 schools in FL
Somerset Academy Canyons High School
High School · Palm Beach · Boynton Beach, FL
A Palm Beach charter high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
9385 BOYNTON BEACH BLVD, Boynton Beach, FL 33472
- Math 39% proficient (2021)
- Reading 68% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Somerset Academy Canyons High School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2013–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 68% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2014-2021) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Somerset Academy Canyons High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,705/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boynton 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
$98,289
Median home value
$410,700
Median rent
$2,264/mo
College educated
40.4%
Homeownership
92.6%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33472; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Tech AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 1,094 | Compare → |
| Park Vista Community High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 2,915 | Compare → |
| Palm Beach School for AutismCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,368 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Palm Beach
- Schools in district
- 235
- Rank in district
- #152 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
Somerset Academy Canyons High School is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Somerset Academy Canyons High School
Somerset Academy Canyons High School is a public high school in Boynton Beach, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 1,002 students in grades 9th-12th with a 27.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,038 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Somerset Academy Canyons High School
What grades does Somerset Academy Canyons High School serve?
Somerset Academy Canyons High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Somerset Academy Canyons High School?
Somerset Academy Canyons High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,002 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Canyons High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Canyons High School is 27.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Somerset Academy Canyons High School rank in FL?
Somerset Academy Canyons High School ranks #2,038 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Somerset Academy Canyons High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Somerset Academy Canyons 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 Somerset Academy Canyons High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Somerset Academy Canyons High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Somerset Academy Canyons High School a charter school?
Yes, Somerset Academy Canyons High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Somerset Academy Canyons High School a Title I school?
No, Somerset Academy Canyons High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Somerset Academy Canyons High School?
38.3% of students at Somerset Academy Canyons 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
- 1,002
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.4%
- Phone
- (561) 732-8252
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 33472)
- 18,689
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 61.1
Official sources & links
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 33472; 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, 2014-2021, multi-year average, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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