Serving 1,546 students in grades 6-12, Boynton Beach Community 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 28% (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 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,546 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boynton Beach Community High School's student population of 1,546 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
School Mascot
Bengal Tiger
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,546 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Boynton Beach Community 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 Boynton Beach Community High School is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3289 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
22%
37%
Black
68%
21%
White
7%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boynton Beach Community High School's ranking?
Boynton Beach Community High School is ranked #3289 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Boynton Beach Community High School often compared to?
Boynton Beach Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atlantic High School, Park Vista Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% 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 Boynton Beach Community High School?
The graduation rate of Boynton Beach Community High School is 81%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Boynton Beach Community High School?
1,546 students attend Boynton Beach Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Boynton Beach Community High School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boynton Beach Community High School?
Boynton Beach Community High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Boynton Beach Community High School offer ?
Boynton Beach Community High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Boynton Beach Community High School part of?
Boynton Beach Community High School is part of Palm Beach School District.
School Reviews
4 8/26/2019
The school certainly has some issues; however, it has the best teachers ever. Competent teachers who deeply care about their students and who want their students to succeed not only in school but also in life.
1 12/27/2018
This school is the most unprofessional and unorganized school there is administration and other individuals that supposedly to be responsible overreact over the smallest things and don''t react properly to certain things that need the attention.
5 1/6/2015
The school is a great school I like it that the best school ever for me
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