LAKE WORTH HIGH SCHOOL

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2,683 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lake Worth Community High School, located in the heart of Lake Worth, Florida, is a long-standing educational institution serving a diverse student population within the School District of Palm Beach County. As a comprehensive high school, it offers a wide array of academic programs, including rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) courses, AICE (Cambridge) programs, and specialized career and technical education (CTE) pathways. The school is known for its vibrant campus culture and a deep commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military.

Beyond the classroom, Lake Worth High School boasts a robust extracurricular scene that plays a significant role in fostering school spirit and student development. The school offers a variety of athletic programs, student government opportunities, performing arts, and service-based clubs. By emphasizing a mix of academic rigor and community engagement, Lake Worth High School aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that supports the social, emotional, and intellectual growth of its students in an evolving global landscape.

2,683

Total Students

150.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAKE WORTH HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	1,651
Black	747
Asian	19
Two or More	34
American Indian	76
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
1,651 (61.5 %)
Black
747 (27.8 %)
White
150 (5.6 %)
American Indian
76 (2.8 %)
Two or More
34 (1.3 %)
Asian
19 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)533-6300
Website:	http://lwhs.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,683
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	150.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,462
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	93

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 11

Grade 9 745

Grade 10 760

Grade 11 642

Grade 12 525

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LAKE WORTH HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	11
Grade 9	745
Grade 10	760
Grade 11	642
Grade 12	525

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LAKE WORTH HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,283	47.8%
Male	1,400	52.2%

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