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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PALM BEACH·NCES 120150001535

BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

1501 NW 15TH CT, BOCA RATON, FL 33486 · (561) 338-1400 · Palm Beach County
GRADES 09–12HIGH13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL2,819 STUDENTS
Enrollment
2,819
High
DISTRICT 1,228 · STATE 1,035
Student : Teacher
17.4:1
162 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.3:1 · STATE 23.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
27%
763 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 50%
Community
2
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
688
Grade 10
672
Grade 11
706
Grade 12
753
Student demographics
White
1,37149%
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
98935%
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 38%
Black
27110%
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 21%
Asian
783%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 3%
Two+
933%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 4%
Native American
90%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
80%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1,42751%
Female
1,39249%

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Test scores

FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or Above
English Language Arts
67.0%
FL avg 56.7% . +0.1pp since 2023
Math
57.0%
FL avg 58.9% . -6.0pp since 2023
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
68.4%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
67.6%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+0.8pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
2,819
-738 (-21%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
17.4:1
was 19.1:1
% White
49%
was 56%
% Hispanic
35%
was 27%
% Black
10%
was 10%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL, an expansive 9-12 campus in BOCA RATON, Florida, one of the schools within PALM BEACH, educates 2,819 students, covering grades 9 through 12. By comparison, Florida's public schools average about 1,035 students each, so BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL sits 172% bigger than that benchmark.

Within PALM BEACH, which oversees 233 schools and 191,505 students, BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL is one campus in the system.

Demographically, BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL logs that the largest single group is White at 49%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 35% Hispanic, 10% Black, 3% multiracial, 3% Asian.

In terms of school funding signals, BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL reports 162 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 17.4:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 23.5:1 average. Around 27% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. That share is below Palm Beach County's rate of about 45%.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 67.6% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 68.4%.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (Palm Beach County) logs that median household earnings sit near $83,581, about 41% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. In all, Palm Beach County runs 245 public schools (combined enrollment of about 192,831 students), of which BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL is one.

The closest other public school is BOCA RATON COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL, roughly 0.4 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL at 7th of 9; the average score across the group is 77.1%.

The school occupies an urban site.

Over the past 7-year window. BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL's enrollment has declined 21% since 2018, when it stood at 3,557 (now 2,819). Hispanic enrollment moved from 27% to 35% across the same window. Class-load math has tightened: from 19.1:1 in 2018 to 17.4:1 in 2025.

On this page, the feed for BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL typically covers enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Palm Beach County at a glance

View full county profile
Population
1,533,806
Census ACS
Median income
$83,581
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
41%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
245
192,831 students

Quick facts

School name
BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
District
PALM BEACH
Address
1501 NW 15TH CT, BOCA RATON, FL 33486
Phone
(561) 338-1400
County
Palm Beach County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
2,819
Teachers (FTE)
162
Student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
763 (27%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
120150001535
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
How large is BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL?
BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 2,819 students in grades 09-12.
Is BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL have?
BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL employs 162 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.4:1.
How diverse is BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL?
BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL reports a student body of 49% White, 35% Hispanic, 10% Black, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL?
BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL is overseen by PALM BEACH in Palm Beach County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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