Boca Raton Community High School is a magnet school that is part of the School District of Palm Beach County, Florida, United States.
Serving 2,876 students in grades 9-12, Boca Raton Community High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,876 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boca Raton Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Boca Raton Community High School's student population of 2,876 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 153 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,876 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
153 teachers
Year Founded
1963
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Boca Raton Community High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boca Raton Community High School is 0.63, 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
#1171 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
36%
37%
Black
9%
21%
White
49%
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
27%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bobcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boca Raton Community High School's ranking?
Boca Raton Community High School is ranked #1171 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Boca Raton Community High School often compared to?
Boca Raton Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spanish River Community High School, Olympic Heights Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boca Raton Community High School?
The graduation rate of Boca Raton Community High School is 97%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Boca Raton Community High School?
2,876 students attend Boca Raton Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Boca Raton Community High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 Boca Raton Community High School?
Boca Raton Community High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Boca Raton Community High School offer ?
Boca Raton Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Boca Raton Community High School part of?
Boca Raton Community High School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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