PAHOKEE MIDDLE-SENIOR HIGH

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853 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Pahokee Middle-Senior High School, located in the rural community of Pahokee, Florida, serves as a combined secondary institution within the School District of Palm Beach County. As the primary educational hub for the local area, the school plays a critical role in the community by providing a continuous academic track for students in grades 6 through 12. Its unique structure allows for a longitudinal approach to student development, fostering a close-knit environment where educators can monitor progress from early adolescence through high school graduation.

Academically and athletically, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of the Glades region. Pahokee Middle-Senior High is widely recognized for its strong athletic tradition, particularly in football, which often serves as a significant source of school spirit and community pride. Beyond sports, the school focuses on preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success by offering a curriculum designed to meet state standards while navigating the challenges and opportunities inherent in a small-town school environment.

853

Total Students

54.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PAHOKEE MIDDLE-SENIOR HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	287
Black	525
Asian	6
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
525 (61.5 %)
Hispanic
287 (33.6 %)
White
32 (3.8 %)
Asian
6 (0.7 %)
Two or More
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)924-6400
Website:	http://pmsm.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	853
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	663
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 6 124

Grade 7 170

Grade 8 121

Grade 9 123

Grade 10 111

Grade 11 103

Grade 12 101