Below Average
#3335 of 3,778 schools in FL
Worthington High School
High School · Palm Beach · West Palm Beach, FL
A Palm Beach charter high school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1711 WORTHINGTON RD, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 8% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 27.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Worthington High School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 8% in 2024, across a 13-year record (2012–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* 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
58.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Worthington High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat 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
$65,206
Median home value
$282,900
Median rent
$1,633/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
46.7%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33409; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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
- #205 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
Worthington High School is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Worthington High School
Worthington High School is a public high school in West Palm Beach, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 349 students in grades 9th-12th with a 58.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,335 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Worthington High School
What grades does Worthington High School serve?
Worthington High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Worthington High School?
Worthington High School has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Worthington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Worthington High School is 58.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Worthington High School rank in FL?
Worthington High School ranks #3,335 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Worthington High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Worthington High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Worthington High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Worthington High School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Worthington High School a charter school?
Yes, Worthington High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Worthington High School a Title I school?
No, Worthington High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Worthington High School?
58.5% of students at Worthington 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
- 349
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 58.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Phone
- (407) 615-0370
- 4-Year Graduation
- 27.0%
- Area population (ZIP 33409)
- 32,921
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 33409; 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, 2012-2021, multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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