PALM BEACH MARITIME ACADEMY SECONDARY

Charter School 530 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Palm Beach Maritime Academy (PBMA) High School, located in Lantana, Florida, is a specialized charter school that distinguishes itself through a unique, marine-focused curriculum. Unlike traditional high schools, PBMA integrates maritime studies, marine science, and oceanography into its academic framework. The school’s mission centers on providing a rigorous college-preparatory education while leveraging its coastal location to offer students hands-on, experiential learning opportunities that connect classroom theory to real-world environmental and maritime applications.

The school is designed for students with an interest in the marine industry, environmental conservation, and STEM fields. Beyond its academic coursework, PBMA emphasizes character development and leadership, encouraging students to become responsible stewards of the ocean and its resources. By blending a standard Florida high school graduation track with specialized maritime electives, the academy prepares its graduates for both post-secondary education and potential careers in marine science, logistics, and aquatic research.

530

Total Students

14.2

Full-Time Teachers

37.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PALM BEACH MARITIME ACADEMY SECONDARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	235
Black	159
Asian	8
Two or More	13
American Indian	10

Hispanic
235 (44.3 %)
Black
159 (30.0 %)
White
105 (19.8 %)
Two or More
13 (2.5 %)
American Indian
10 (1.9 %)
Asian
8 (1.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)578-5700
Website:	http://palmbeachmaritimeacademy.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	37.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 6 128

Grade 7 101

Grade 8 90

Grade 9 72

Grade 10 60

Grade 11 39

Grade 12 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PALM BEACH MARITIME ACADEMY SECONDARY
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	128
Grade 7	101
Grade 8	90
Grade 9	72
Grade 10	60
Grade 11	39
Grade 12	40

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PALM BEACH MARITIME ACADEMY SECONDARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	242	45.7%
Male	288	54.3%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)