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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PALM BEACH·NCES 120150001477

JUPITER HIGH SCHOOL

500 MILITARY TRL, JUPITER, FL 33458 · (561) 744-7900 · Palm Beach County
GRADES 09–12HIGH13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL3,122 STUDENTS
Enrollment
3,122
High
DISTRICT 1,228 · STATE 1,035
Student : Teacher
18.9:1
166 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.3:1 · STATE 23.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
22%
695 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 50%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
808
Grade 10
780
Grade 11
775
Grade 12
759
Student demographics
White
57%
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
33%
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 38%
Black
3%
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 21%
Asian
3%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 3%
Two+
3%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 4%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
51%
Female
49%

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Test scores

FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or Above
English Language Arts
69.5%
FL avg 56.7% . +1.5pp since 2023
Math
55.0%
FL avg 58.9% . +2.0pp 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
67.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
70.0%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-2.7pp
below 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
3,122
-24 (-1%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
18.9:1
was 18.2:1
% White
57%
was 67%
% Hispanic
33%
was 24%
% Black
3%
was 4%
% Asian
3%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About JUPITER HIGH SCHOOL

JUPITER HIGH SCHOOL is one of the large senior highs in JUPITER, Florida, operated by PALM BEACH, with 3,122 students on its rolls from grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 1,035 students per school, that is 202% above typical.

Across the 233 schools in PALM BEACH (191,505 students total), JUPITER HIGH SCHOOL accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, JUPITER HIGH SCHOOL shows that 57% of the student body identifies as White. The remainder reads as 33% Hispanic, 3% Black, 3% multiracial, 3% Asian.

On the resource side, JUPITER HIGH SCHOOL records 166 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 18.9:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 23.5:1, putting JUPITER HIGH SCHOOL tighter than the state norm the norm. About 22% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Palm Beach County runs at roughly 45%, so the school's eligibility rate is meaningfully below the surrounding baseline.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, JUPITER HIGH SCHOOL tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 70.0% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 67.3%.

In the area at large, census data for Palm Beach County shows median household earnings sit near $83,581, roughly 41% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. Across Palm Beach County's 245 public schools (combined enrollment of about 192,831 students), JUPITER HIGH SCHOOL is one campus in the mix.

JUPITER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.4 miles from this campus. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Among the 7 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), JUPITER HIGH SCHOOL ranks 4th on composite proficiency, below the local average of 69.0%.

JUPITER HIGH SCHOOL operates from a high-density location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at JUPITER HIGH SCHOOL has remained close to its prior level, going from 3,146 students in 2018 to 3,122 in 2025. The White share of enrollment ticked down from 67% to 57% over that span.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

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
JUPITER HIGH SCHOOL
District
PALM BEACH
Address
500 MILITARY TRL, JUPITER, FL 33458
Phone
(561) 744-7900
County
Palm Beach County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
3,122
Teachers (FTE)
166
Student–teacher ratio
18.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
695 (22%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
120150001477
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Other schools in JUPITER
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Frequently asked questions

About JUPITER HIGH SCHOOL
How many students attend JUPITER HIGH SCHOOL?
JUPITER HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 3,122 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does JUPITER HIGH SCHOOL serve?
JUPITER HIGH SCHOOL serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at JUPITER HIGH SCHOOL?
Approximately 18.9:1 students per teacher at JUPITER HIGH SCHOOL.
What is the student diversity at JUPITER HIGH SCHOOL?
Student demographics at JUPITER HIGH SCHOOL are roughly 57% White, 33% Hispanic, 3% Black, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is JUPITER HIGH SCHOOL in?
JUPITER HIGH SCHOOL is part of PALM BEACH.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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