Palm Beach Lakes High School

3505 Shiloh Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 2,688 students in grades 9-12, Palm Beach Lakes High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,688 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Palm Beach Lakes High School's student population of 2,688 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 115 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,688 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Palm Beach Lakes High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palm Beach Lakes High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3432 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Palm Beach Lakes High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Palm Beach Lakes High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Palm Beach Lakes High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Palm Beach Lakes High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
33%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Palm Beach Lakes High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
60%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Palm Beach Lakes High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Palm Beach Lakes High School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Palm Beach Lakes High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Palm Beach Lakes High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Palm Beach Lakes High School and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Palm Beach Lakes High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Palm Beach Lakes High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palm Beach Lakes High School's ranking?
Palm Beach Lakes High School is ranked #3432 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Palm Beach Lakes High School often compared to?
Palm Beach Lakes High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boynton Beach Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palm Beach Lakes High School?
The graduation rate of Palm Beach Lakes High School is 80%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Palm Beach Lakes High School?
2,688 students attend Palm Beach Lakes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Palm Beach Lakes High School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Beach Lakes High School?
Palm Beach Lakes High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palm Beach Lakes High School offer ?
Palm Beach Lakes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Palm Beach Lakes High School part of?
Palm Beach Lakes High School is part of Palm Beach School District.
In what neighborhood is Palm Beach Lakes High School located?
Palm Beach Lakes High School is located in the Villages of Palm Beach Lakes neighborhood of West Palm Beach, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in Villages of Palm Beach Lakes.

School Reviews

2   12/11/2012
This school is only good for a magnet program student. The regular classes are horrible and lackadaisical, while the honors classes are okay. You''ll only receive education from AP classes. This school is 3 out of 10 stars.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - lydia

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,688 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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