Royal Palm Beach High School also known as Royal Palm is a public high school in Royal Palm Beach, Florida with an enrollment of over 2,000 students. The school is a part of the School District of Palm Beach County.
Serving 2,372 students in grades 9-12, Royal Palm Beach High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,372 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Royal Palm Beach High School's student population of 2,372 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 127 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,372 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
Year Founded
1997
Colors
Teal, Silver
School Rankings
Royal Palm Beach High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Royal Palm Beach High School is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2764 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
36%
37%
Black
44%
21%
White
14%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Royal Palm Beach High School's ranking?
Royal Palm Beach High School is ranked #2764 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Royal Palm Beach High School often compared to?
Royal Palm Beach High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wellington High School, Seminole Ridge Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Royal Palm Beach High School?
The graduation rate of Royal Palm Beach High School is 92%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Royal Palm Beach High School?
2,372 students attend Royal Palm Beach High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Royal Palm Beach High School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Royal Palm Beach High School?
Royal Palm Beach High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Royal Palm Beach High School offer ?
Royal Palm Beach High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Royal Palm Beach High School part of?
Royal Palm Beach High School is part of Palm Beach School District.
School Reviews
5 11/8/2021
this was great. I would do it again 10/10 I graduated.
2 5/1/2007
Looking at the statistics for income and revenue and school size, etc., you would think this is a great school but this year alone, my two students have had items stolen from them three times, they have been bullied and kept quiet for fear of reprisal, and from what I understand the teachers are unlikely to do anything about it anyway. They tell me that the teachers don't seem to care much. One teacher even accused my son of cheating with no proof and of course he did not cheat. The boys tell me that several of the teachers pay attention only to the athletes and jocks and couldn't care less about the others. As a parent, I can say that they are not big on parental involvement. I rarely receive any information on extracurricular activities, programs, or anything else unless something is wrong or it is report card time. Despite all this, and despite the fact that my sons dread going to school most days, they are still A and B students, thanks to hard work and determination, not the administration at this school.
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