PALM BEACH LAKES HIGH SCHOOL

3505 SHILOH DR
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407

pblh.palmbeachschools.org

2,688 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Palm Beach Lakes High School, located in West Palm Beach, Florida, is a prominent secondary institution serving a diverse student body within the School District of Palm Beach County. The school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum and its commitment to fostering student success through a variety of instructional programs. It typically offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, which aim to cultivate well-rounded students and encourage school spirit.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Palm Beach Lakes High is known for its focus on career and technical education, providing students with pathways that prepare them for both higher education and the modern workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, utilizing resources to help students navigate their high school years and transition into future careers. By engaging with the local West Palm Beach community and maintaining a focus on college and career readiness, the school strives to empower its students to achieve their academic and personal goals.

2,688

Total Students

115.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PALM BEACH LAKES HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	884
Black	1,608
Asian	21
Two or More	36
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	2

Black
1,608 (59.8 %)
Hispanic
884 (32.9 %)
White
124 (4.6 %)
Two or More
36 (1.3 %)
Asian
21 (0.8 %)
American Indian
13 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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)640-5000
Website:	http://pblh.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,688
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	115.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,552
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	110

* 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 9 733

Grade 10 735

Grade 11 665

Grade 12 555

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PALM BEACH LAKES HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	733
Grade 10	735
Grade 11	665
Grade 12	555

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PALM BEACH LAKES HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,331	49.5%
Male	1,357	50.5%

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