Serving 1,002 students in grades 9-12, Somerset Academy Canyons High School ranks in the top 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 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,002 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Academy Canyons High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Somerset Academy Canyons High School's student population of 1,002 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,002 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somerset Academy Canyons High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Academy Canyons High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1547 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
31%
37%
Black
27%
21%
White
36%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Academy Canyons High School's ranking?
Somerset Academy Canyons High School is ranked #1547 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Somerset Academy Canyons High School often compared to?
Somerset Academy Canyons High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park Vista Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Somerset Academy Canyons High School?
The graduation rate of Somerset Academy Canyons High School is 97%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Somerset Academy Canyons High School?
1,002 students attend Somerset Academy Canyons High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Somerset Academy Canyons High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Academy Canyons High School?
Somerset Academy Canyons High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Academy Canyons High School offer ?
Somerset Academy Canyons High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Somerset Academy Canyons High School part of?
Somerset Academy Canyons High School is part of Palm Beach School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Seniors Last Day of School Luau
May 09, 2025 (Friday)
Last Day of School! / Final Exam Make-ups / Early Release
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
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