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#919 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 24% in state

Spanish River Community High School

High School · Palm Beach · Boca Raton, FL

A Palm Beach high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5100 JOG RD, Boca Raton, FL 33496

  • Math 64% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 73% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg+19.9 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation35.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.4:1
District spending per student$13,897
Chronic Absenteeism10.6%

Students at Spanish River Community High School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency64%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency73%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 73% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
76%
2013
ELA
75%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
73%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
76%
2018
Math
71%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
71%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
64%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
64%
ELA
74%
2024
ELA
73%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 74% (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

24.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Spanish River 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 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • 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

$111,754

Median home value

$563,600

Median rent

$2,469/mo

College educated

63.2%

Homeownership

81.7%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33496; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
35.6% 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 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Andrews School of Boca Raton IncPrivate · tuition6.7PK–120.8 mi1,281Compare →
Saint John Paul II AcademyPrivate · tuition8.19–121.4 mi477Compare →
Fusion Academy - Boca RatonPrivate · tuition5.46–122.1 mi30Compare →
Score AcademyPrivate · tuition6.83–122.4 mi73Compare →

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
#73 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

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

About Spanish River Community High School

Spanish River Community High School is a public high school in Boca Raton, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 2,742 students in grades 6th-12th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #919 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Spanish River Community High School

What grades does Spanish River Community High School serve?

Spanish River Community High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Spanish River Community High School?

Spanish River Community High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,742 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spanish River Community High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Spanish River Community High School is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Spanish River Community High School rank in FL?

Spanish River Community High School ranks #919 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Spanish River Community High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Spanish River Community High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Spanish River Community High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Spanish River Community High School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Spanish River Community High School a charter school?

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

Is Spanish River Community High School a Title I school?

No, Spanish River Community High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spanish River Community High School?

24.1% of students at Spanish River 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
2,742
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
128
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Palm Beach County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.6%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 33496)
24,546
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
53.7
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 33496; 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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