FloridaSchoolsPALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

PALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 912
WELLINGTON, Florida · PALM BEACH
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students2,760
Student:Teacher19.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch37%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 517
2,760
Total Enrollment
State avg: 49%
37%-12.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

PALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public high serving grades 9–12 in WELLINGTON, Florida. The school enrolls 2,760 students. It is part of the PALM BEACH district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Florida state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Very large student body
2,760 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictPALM BEACH
County12099
CityWELLINGTON
ZIP33411
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID120150004121

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment2,760
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino39.7%
Black / African American4.0%
Asian20.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native33.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races2.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.4%
Hispanic
39.7%
Black
4.0%
Asian
20.0%
Two+
2.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %37%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)