PALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

8499 FOREST HILL BLVD
WELLINGTON, FL 33411

pbch.palmbeachschools.org

2,980 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Palm Beach Central High School, located in Wellington, Florida, is a large, comprehensive public high school serving students in the School District of Palm Beach County. Since opening its doors in 2003, the school has established a reputation for its strong academic programs, including an extensive selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, AICE (Cambridge) programs, and specialized career academies. These programs are designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the modern workforce by offering rigorous curricula and hands-on learning opportunities in fields like information technology, culinary arts, and digital media.

Beyond its academic offerings, Palm Beach Central is well-regarded for its vibrant extracurricular culture. The school hosts a wide array of athletic teams, competitive arts programs, and various student-led clubs that foster a strong sense of school spirit and community. With a focus on both scholastic achievement and personal development, the school strives to create an inclusive environment that encourages students to excel while providing them with the necessary resources and support to reach their individual goals.

2,980

Total Students

139.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	892
Hispanic	1,257
Black	596
Asian	129
Two or More	84
American Indian	16
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
1,257 (42.2 %)
White
892 (29.9 %)
Black
596 (20.0 %)
Asian
129 (4.3 %)
Two or More
84 (2.8 %)
American Indian
16 (0.5 %)
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)304-1000
Website:	http://pbch.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,980
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	139.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	881
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	141

* 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 9 804

Grade 10 780

Grade 11 734

Grade 12 662

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	804
Grade 10	780
Grade 11	734
Grade 12	662

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,384	46.4%
Male	1,596	53.6%

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