Dr. Joaquín García High School is a public high school located in Lake Worth, Florida, United States.
Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School serves 1,695 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,695 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School's student population of 1,695 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,695 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Year Founded
2023
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Blue
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
49%
37%
Black
19%
21%
White
25%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School?
1,695 students attend Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School?
Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School offer ?
Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School part of?
Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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