PARK VISTA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

pvhs.palmbeachschools.org

3,191 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Park Vista Community High School, located in Lake Worth, Florida, is a large, highly-regarded public high school serving students in the Palm Beach County School District. Known for its comprehensive academic offerings and robust extracurricular programs, the school is recognized for maintaining a strong focus on student achievement and college readiness. The campus serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, fostering an environment that encourages student involvement in both rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and a wide array of athletic and artistic pursuits.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Park Vista is notable for its vibrant school spirit and diverse student body. The school provides numerous opportunities for students to engage in specialized academies and career-technical programs, preparing them for post-secondary success. With a commitment to excellence and a wide range of support services, Park Vista Community High School strives to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its graduates for the challenges of higher education and the professional workforce.

3,191

Total Students

166.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PARK VISTA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,560
Hispanic	885
Black	445
Asian	159
Two or More	128
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,560 (48.9 %)
Hispanic
885 (27.7 %)
Black
445 (13.9 %)
Asian
159 (5.0 %)
Two or More
128 (4.0 %)
American Indian
13 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0 %)

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)491-8400
Website:	http://pvhs.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,191
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	166.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	497
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	95

* 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

Grade 9 833

Grade 10 820

Grade 11 777

Grade 12 761

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PARK VISTA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	833
Grade 10	820
Grade 11	777
Grade 12	761

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PARK VISTA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,561	48.9%
Male	1,630	51.1%

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