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Spanish River Community High School

Public, Magnet Grades 6-12

72^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 91% of Florida high schools

Summary

Spanish River Community High School in Boca Raton, FL, is a large, high-performing public school serving 2,730 students in grades 6 through 12 within the Palm Beach district, consistently ranking among the top 10-12% of Florida high schools and earning a 5-star rating.

What truly sets Spanish River apart from nearby schools is its exceptional student engagement, reflected in a chronic absenteeism rate of just 9.2%—less than half that of West Boca Raton High School (16.8%) and Boca Raton Community High School (20.3%). This strong attendance correlates with superior academic proficiency across subjects, including top ELA scores (83% in 9th and 10th grade) and higher math proficiency in Algebra 1 (79%) and Geometry (81%) compared to its peers. The school also boasts a near-perfect graduation rate of 99.2%, matching other top area schools like Olympic Heights Community High (99.8%).

Interestingly, Spanish River achieves these outstanding results with notable efficiency, spending $12,285 per student—significantly less than Boca Raton Community High School ($14,172) and Olympic Heights Community High ($13,103). While its state ranking has seen a slight gradual decline from a peak of 44th in 2015-2016 to its current 72nd, it remains the highest-ranked school in its immediate area. The school's performance also highlights a stark contrast with nearby Broward district schools like Monarch High School and Deerfield Beach High School, which rank significantly lower, underscoring the strong community support and effective resource allocation that make Spanish River a standout choice for families.

2,730

Students ?

20.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,285

Per pupil spending ?

18.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5100 Jog Rd
Boca Raton, FL 33496

(561) 241-2200

District: Palm Beach

Feeder schools for Spanish River Community High School:

Elementary:	Calusa Elementary School
	Del Prado Elementary School
	Orchard View Elementary School
Middle:	Omni Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.7%

Hispanic:

30.8%

African American:

6.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 94th percentile in 2016 → 91st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (84% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Florida high schools

✓99% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school84%

District avg66%

Florida avg64%

72^nd of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 9%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 41High Schools in the Palm Beach

33^rd of 70Palm Beach among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	79.1	72 of 838	91.4%	★★★★★
2025	77.8	88 of 844	89.6%	★★★★☆
2024	77.2	84 of 807	89.6%	★★★★☆
2023	80.0	72 of 792	90.9%	★★★★★
2022	80.4	65 of 774	91.6%	★★★★★
2021	77.1	74 of 746	90.1%	★★★★★
2019	75.1	83 of 734	88.7%	★★★★☆
2018	76.7	76 of 716	89.4%	★★★★☆
2017	80.2	57 of 714	92.0%	★★★★★
2016	84.3	44 of 693	93.7%	★★★★★
2014	83.1	61 of 687	91.1%	★★★★★
2013	85.7	42 of 648	93.5%	★★★★★
2012	76.3	55 of 606	90.9%	★★★★★
2011	93.5	26 of 622	95.8%	★★★★★
2010	93.4	24 of 620	96.1%	★★★★★
2009	93.4	23 of 587	96.1%	★★★★★
2008	91.6	32 of 577	94.5%	★★★★★
2007	92.9	26 of 563	95.4%	★★★★★
2006	93.4	23 of 477	95.2%	★★★★★
2005	94.1	21 of 487	95.7%	★★★★★
2004	88.4	42 of 484	91.3%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 188%+14 vs state

US History88%+14 vs state

English Language Arts83%+23 vs state

Geometry81%+25 vs state

Algebra 179%+16 vs state

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by a student
Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Horrible school! I went here for 4 years and it ruined my life. I do everything I can to stay away from the kids I went to school with. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)	Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Spanish River Community High School	Public, Magnet	6-12	5100 Jog Rd	Boca Raton	33496	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	No	(561) 241-2200	2,730	136	20.1	18.6%	1,492 (54.7%)	180 (6.6%)	842 (30.8%)	102 (3.7%)	18 (0.7%)	1 (0.0%)	95 (3.5%)	79.1	72^nd of 838 public high schools	91.4%		77.8	88^th of 844 public high schools	89.6%	16		83.0	83.0			79.0	81.0	88.0	88.0	$12,285	$388	$11,896
Boca Raton Community High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1501 NW 15th Ct	Boca Raton	33486	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 338-1400	2,819	162	17.4	27.1%	1,371 (48.6%)	271 (9.6%)	989 (35.1%)	78 (2.8%)	9 (0.3%)	8 (0.3%)	93 (3.3%)	70.3	138^th of 838 public high schools	83.5%		63.8	194^th of 844 public high schools	77.0%	56		74.0	74.0			73.0	68.0	86.0	82.0	$14,172	$498	$13,673
Olympic Heights Community High	Public, Magnet	9-12	20101 Lyons Rd	Boca Raton	33434	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 852-6900	2,239	112	19.9	22.3%	1,096 (49.0%)	216 (9.6%)	787 (35.1%)	71 (3.2%)	9 (0.4%)	3 (0.1%)	57 (2.5%)	54.1	284^th of 838 public high schools	66.1%		53	295^th of 844 public high schools	65.0%	11		65.0	67.0			45.0	49.0	75.0	82.0	$13,103	$538	$12,565
Atlantic High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2455 W Atlantic Ave	Delray Beach	33445	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 243-1500	1,810	109	16.6	54.3%	178 (9.8%)	1,265 (69.9%)	225 (12.4%)	92 (5.1%)	8 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (2.3%)	32.4	560^th of 838 public high schools	33.2%		31.9	564^th of 844 public high schools	33.2%	4		50.0	55.0			22.0	28.0	67.0	60.0	$15,042	$760	$14,282
West Boca Raton High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	12811 Glades Rd	Boca Raton	33498	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 672-2001	2,376	115	20.6	22.6%	1,064 (44.8%)	196 (8.2%)	912 (38.4%)	105 (4.4%)	18 (0.8%)	3 (0.1%)	78 (3.3%)	76.2	94^th of 838 public high schools	88.8%		69.9	146^th of 844 public high schools	82.7%	52		79.0	85.0			74.0	74.0	88.0	83.0	$12,690	$411	$12,280
Career Academy Of The Palm Beaches	Public, Charter	9-12	3800 S Congress Ave	Boynton Beach	33426	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	No	(561) 259-1000	77	1	77.0	28.6%	21 (27.3%)	28 (36.4%)	26 (33.8%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)
Deerfield Beach High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	910 SW 15th St	Deerfield Beach	33441	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 322-0650	2,120	87	24.3	43.8%	205 (9.7%)	1,086 (51.2%)	746 (35.2%)	41 (1.9%)	1 (0.0%)	4 (0.2%)	37 (1.7%)	28.3	608^th of 838 public high schools	27.4%		35	526^th of 844 public high schools	37.7%	82		45.0	44.0			29.0	34.0	60.0	69.0	$10,046	$755	$9,291
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program	Public	6-12	1300 SW 3oth Ave	Boynton Beach	33426	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 202-0600	78	11	7.0	74.4%	3 (3.8%)	54 (69.2%)	15 (19.2%)	1 (1.3%)	1 (1.3%)	1 (1.3%)	3 (3.8%)	15.6	685^th of 838 public high schools	18.3%		14.6	686^th of 844 public high schools	18.7%	1	4.0	0.0	43.0	15.0	15.0	55.0	27.0	38.0	25.0	$59,778	$4,393	$55,384
South Technical Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	6161 W Woolbright Rd	Boynton Beach	33437	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	No	(561) 369-7000	1,141	55	20.8	52.4%	129 (11.3%)	488 (42.8%)	481 (42.2%)	16 (1.4%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	20 (1.8%)	60.7	217^th of 838 public high schools	74.1%		66.4	173^rd of 844 public high schools	79.5%	44		60.0	68.0			66.0	67.0	75.0	86.0	$9,112	$1,277	$7,836
Monarch High School	Public	9-12	5050 Wiles Rd	Coconut Creek	33073	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 322-1400	2,213	88	25.1	34.3%	532 (24.0%)	591 (26.7%)	940 (42.5%)	81 (3.7%)	1 (0.0%)	4 (0.2%)	64 (2.9%)	46.2	395^th of 838 public high schools	52.9%		51.8	313^th of 844 public high schools	62.9%	82		60.0	57.0			49.0	52.0	66.0	72.0	$9,950	$403	$9,546

Frequently Asked Questions about Spanish River Community High School

What is the racial makeup of Spanish River Community High School?

Students at Spanish River Community High School are 55% White, 31% Hispanic, 7% African American, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Spanish River Community High School?

Spanish River Community High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Calusa Elementary School
Elementary : Del Prado Elementary School
Elementary : Orchard View Elementary School
Middle : Omni Middle School

How many students attend Spanish River Community High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,730 students attended Spanish River Community High School.

Is Spanish River Community High School a good school?

Yes. Spanish River Community High School ranks in the top 8.6% of Florida high schools.

What district is Spanish River Community High School in?

Palm Beach

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