Palm Beach is a large suburban school district in Florida serving 188,843 students across 240 schools with 11,177 teachers. The district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1 and experienced modest enrollment growth of 0.5% in the prior year, indicating relative stability in its student population.
Academically, Palm Beach performs above state averages in both core subjects. Math proficiency stands at 59.0% compared to the Florida average of 55.3%, while reading proficiency reaches 57.0% versus the state average of 52.6%. The district's graduation rate of 91.0% notably exceeds the state average of 86.0%.
The district serves a diverse student body with significant economic and linguistic complexity. Approximately 66.4% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, 19.2% are English learners, and 16.9% receive special education services. Racial composition includes 38.3% Hispanic, 28.0% Black, 27.3% White, and 3.0% Asian students.
Financially, Palm Beach operates with a total budget of $2,744.5 million and per-pupil spending of $15,596, which exceeds the state average of $12,465. Revenue sources show substantial local funding at 64.5%, supplemented by state funding of 23.9% and federal funding of 11.7%. This funding structure supports the district's above-average spending levels relative to state benchmarks.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 5, 2026.
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Total Students
188,843
Schools
240
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,596
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2024-25
State Data Year: 2023-24
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
59.0%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Source: Florida Department of Education, School Grades Report, 2023-24 School Year