Excellent
#711 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 19% in state
West Boca Raton High School
High School · Palm Beach · Boca Raton, FL
A Palm Beach high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
12811 GLADES RD, Boca Raton, FL 33498
- Math 55% proficient (2021)
- Reading 68% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Boca Raton High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 68% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 68% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Boca Raton 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$129,615
Median home value
$597,100
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
57.2%
Homeownership
91.6%
Poverty rate
2.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33498; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boca Prep International SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.9private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Slam BocaCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | 6–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,037 | Compare → |
| Katz Yeshiva High School of S FlaPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Olympic Heights Community HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 2,330 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
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
- #56 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
West Boca Raton High School is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Boca Raton High School
West Boca Raton High School is a public high school in Boca Raton, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 2,290 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #711 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Boca Raton High School
What grades does West Boca Raton High School serve?
West Boca Raton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Boca Raton High School?
West Boca Raton High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Boca Raton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Boca Raton High School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Boca Raton High School rank in FL?
West Boca Raton High School ranks #711 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is West Boca Raton High School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Boca Raton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 West Boca Raton High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Boca Raton High School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is West Boca Raton High School a charter school?
No, West Boca Raton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Boca Raton High School a Title I school?
No, West Boca Raton High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Boca Raton High School?
26.8% of students at West Boca Raton 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
- 2,290
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 119
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (561) 672-2001
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 33498)
- 17,192
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 33498; 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
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