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Best West Palm Beach Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public high schools serving 15,909 students in West Palm Beach, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in West Palm Beach, FL are Palm Beach Virtual Franchise, Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts and Suncoast Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Palm Beach, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in West Palm Beach have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public high schools.
West Palm Beach, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in West Palm Beach, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palm Beach Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9482 Macarthur Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 881-4769
Gr: K-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
501 S Sapodilla Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 802-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,352 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Suncoast Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1717 Avenue S
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 882-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,522 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9482 Macarthur Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 881-4769
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Inlet Grove Community High School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 W 28th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 881-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
G-star School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2030 S Congress Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 967-2023
Gr: 6-12 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Worthington High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1711 Worthington Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(407) 615-0370
Gr: 7-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 69:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Highridge Family Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4400 N Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 494-0015
Gr: 3-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Palm Beach County Jail
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3228 Gun Club Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 681-5908
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #1010.
Bodwell Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 842-3213
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
Palm Beach Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8499 Forest Hill Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 304-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,760 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1212.
Believers Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5840 Corporate Way, Ste 100
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 340-2507
Gr: 8-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1313.
Royal Palm Beach High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10600 Okeechobee Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 753-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,353 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1414.
Florida Futures Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1760 N Congress Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 215-0933
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1515.
Slam Academy High School Palm Beach
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2845 Summit Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(305) 669-2906
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1616.
Forest Hill Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6901 Parker Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 540-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,923 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1717.
Palm Beach Lakes High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3505 Shiloh Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 640-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,809 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Turning Points Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1950 Benoist Farms Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 681-3700
Gr: 6-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1919.
Indian Ridge School
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1955 Golden Lakes Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 681-0005
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2020.
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7071 Garden Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 881-4740
Gr: 5-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Program Central
Alternative School
1041 45th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 681-5908
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Educational Services Program-east
Alternative School
3228 Gun Club Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 868-5391
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ese Hospital Homebound Instructional Services
Special Education School
1800 Osceola Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 366-6131
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ese Other Teaching Services
Special Education School
3378 Forest Hill Blvd, Ste A20
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 434-8626
Gr: 6-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
The Learning Center High School
Special Education School
Charter School
650 Royal Palm Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 567-7930
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Palm Beach Regional Detention Center
Alternative School
1100 45th St Ste A
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 357-5930
Gr: 4-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Palm Beach Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings)
9482 Macarthur Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 881-4760
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in West Palm Beach, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in West Palm Beach, FL include Palm Beach Virtual Franchise, Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts and Suncoast Community High School.
How many public high schools are located in West Palm Beach?
27 public high schools are located in West Palm Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in West Palm Beach?
West Palm Beach public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in West Palm Beach are often viewed compared to one another?

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