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Park Vista Community High School

Q: Is Park Vista Community High School a good school?

Park Vista Community High School ranks 185 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

185^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 78% of Florida high schools

Summary

Park Vista Community High School in Lake Worth, FL, is a large, high-performing public high school serving 2,881 students in grades 9-12 within the Palm Beach School District. The school stands out for its exceptional graduation rate of 98.3% and very low chronic absenteeism at 13.6%, which is roughly half the district average and far better than many nearby schools like Somerset Academy Canyons High School (34.5% chronic absenteeism) or Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy (96% chronic absenteeism).

Academically, Park Vista consistently outperforms district and state averages in most subjects, with strong proficiency rates in Biology 1 (81%), US History (81%), and English Language Arts (76-78%). This performance is notably higher than other large nearby comprehensive high schools like John I. Leonard High School (51% in 10th Grade ELA) and Santaluces Community High (60% in 10th Grade ELA). However, the school has a notable weakness in Algebra 1, where only 40% of students are proficient—well below the district and state averages. This is a consistent trend that parents should be aware of, especially if their child struggles with math.

While Park Vista has maintained a strong 4-star rating and ranks in the top 20-25% of Florida high schools, its state ranking has slowly declined from the 87th percentile in 2016 to the 78th percentile in 2025. It faces increasing competition from newer schools like Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School (already ranked in the 69th percentile) and specialized schools like South Technical Academy, which achieves comparable test scores with a more economically diverse student body. Despite this, Park Vista’s long-standing reputation, stability, and strong overall performance make it a top choice for families in the area.

2,881

Students ?

17.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,019

Per pupil spending ?

20.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7900 S Jog Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33467

(561) 491-8400

District: Palm Beach

Feeder schools for Park Vista Community High School:

Elementary:	Coral Reef Elementary School
	Manatee Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.7%

Hispanic:

25.7%

African American:

16.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 87th percentile in 2016 → 78th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (73% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Florida high schools

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2016

!Algebra 1 scores 23 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school73%

District avg66%

Florida avg64%

185^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 22%▼ down 9 pts since 2016

From top 13% (2016) to top 22% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	65.0	185 of 838	77.9%	★★★★☆
2025	67.1	167 of 844	80.2%	★★★★☆
2024	64.8	172 of 807	78.7%	★★★★☆
2023	65.7	165 of 792	79.2%	★★★★☆
2022	67.4	147 of 774	81.0%	★★★★☆
2021	61.6	173 of 746	76.8%	★★★★☆
2019	69.8	115 of 734	84.3%	★★★★☆
2018	68.6	127 of 716	82.3%	★★★★☆
2017	69.5	118 of 714	83.5%	★★★★☆
2016	73.5	88 of 693	87.3%	★★★★☆
2014	77.1	96 of 687	86.0%	★★★★☆
2013	72.2	112 of 648	82.7%	★★★★☆
2012	66.4	119 of 606	80.4%	★★★★☆
2011	87.2	60 of 622	90.4%	★★★★★
2010	86.6	60 of 620	90.3%	★★★★★
2009	82.1	81 of 587	86.2%	★★★★☆
2008	82.7	79 of 577	86.3%	★★★★☆
2007	84.2	66 of 563	88.3%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 181%+7 vs state

US History81%+7 vs state

English Language Arts77%+16 vs state

Geometry60%+4 vs state

Algebra 140%-23 vs state

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What people are saying

by a student
Saturday, October 7, 2023

Best high school i went to ever so fun! Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, November 9, 2012

Great AP program. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, March 3, 2009

I have one 2007 graduate from PV, one graduating this May, and one starting there this fall. I have always appreciated the quality of the education my children are getting there and we have been there since its opening. We have enjoyed the sports programs, the community involvement of the school, and its consistent pursuit to attain and maintain, high student and school scores in the state rankings. If only all the schools in Palm Beach County could provide this kind of education for our kids! 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
Park Vista Community High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	7900 S Jog Rd	Lake Worth	33467	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 491-8400	2,881	164	17.5	20.5%	1,374 (47.7%)	473 (16.4%)	740 (25.7%)	164 (5.7%)	14 (0.5%)	3 (0.1%)	113 (3.9%)	65	185^th of 838 public high schools	77.9%		67.1	167^th of 844 public high schools	80.2%	18		76.0	78.0			40.0	60.0	81.0	81.0	$14,019	$500	$13,519
Santaluces Community High	Public, Magnet	9-12	6880 Lawrence Rd	Lantana	33462	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 642-6200	2,452	126	19.4	51.1%	220 (9.0%)	1,192 (48.6%)	944 (38.5%)	35 (1.4%)	11 (0.4%)	3 (0.1%)	47 (1.9%)	46.8	382^nd of 838 public high schools	54.4%		42.8	425^th of 844 public high schools	49.6%	43		53.0	60.0			38.0	50.0	76.0	78.0	$12,762	$914	$11,848
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
Somerset Academy Canyons High School	Public, Charter	9-12	9385 Boynton Beach Blvd	Boynton Beach	33472	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 732-8252	1,024	23	43.8	31.1%	301 (29.4%)	308 (30.1%)	346 (33.8%)	25 (2.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (4.1%)	57.1	253^rd of 838 public high schools	69.8%		57.9	233^rd of 844 public high schools	72.4%	20		71.0	83.0			44.0	44.0	73.0	82.0	$10,347	$174	$10,173
Quantum High School	Public, Charter	7-12	1275 Gateway Blvd	Boynton Beach	33426	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 293-2971	435	9	48.3	66.0%	57 (13.1%)	217 (49.9%)	148 (34.0%)	4 (0.9%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.1%)	2.3	790^th of 838 public high schools	5.7%		1.8	815^th of 844 public high schools	3.4%	25	0.0	15.0	13.0	0.0	0.0	0.0		0.0	19.0	$10,385	$515	$9,869
Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School	Public	9-12	4906 Lyons Rd	Lake Worth	33467	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(561) 851-5400	2,541	117	21.7	37.7%	653 (25.7%)	505 (19.9%)	1,226 (48.2%)	83 (3.3%)	12 (0.5%)	5 (0.2%)	57 (2.2%)	56.7	261^st of 838 public high schools	68.9%		54.4	278^th of 844 public high schools	67.1%	17		61.0	69.0			56.0	52.0	81.0	74.0	$10,682	$512	$10,170
Boynton Beach Community High	Public, Magnet	6-12	4975 Park Ridge Blvd	Boynton Beach	33426	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 752-1200	1,559	90	17.3	55.6%	96 (6.2%)	1,100 (70.6%)	304 (19.5%)	16 (1.0%)	11 (0.7%)	2 (0.1%)	30 (1.9%)	38.5	492^nd of 838 public high schools	41.3%		30.5	582^nd of 844 public high schools	31.0%	90		41.0	60.0			39.0	56.0	62.0	71.0	$14,428	$914	$13,515
John I. Leonard High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	4701 10th Ave N	Greenacres	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 641-1200	3,262	163	20.0	55.4%	202 (6.2%)	514 (15.8%)	2,458 (75.4%)	43 (1.3%)	19 (0.6%)	1 (0.0%)	25 (0.8%)	31.7	572^nd of 838 public high schools	31.7%		27	617^th of 844 public high schools	26.9%	45		39.0	51.0			24.0	41.0	67.0	69.0	$12,843	$845	$11,998
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
Educational Venture Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	115 East Coast Ave	Lantana	33462	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 582-1454	75	7	10.7		14 (18.7%)	29 (38.7%)	28 (37.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.0%)	1.2	826^th of 838 public high schools	1.4%		1.2	839^th of 844 public high schools	0.6%	13							6.0	0.0	13.0	$24,766	$1,663	$23,103

Frequently Asked Questions about Park Vista Community High School

Is Park Vista Community High School a good school?

Park Vista Community High School ranks 185^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Park Vista Community High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,881 students attended Park Vista Community High School.

What is the racial makeup of Park Vista Community High School?

Students at Park Vista Community High School are 48% White, 26% Hispanic, 16% African American, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Park Vista Community High School in?

Palm Beach

What schools feed into Park Vista Community High School?

Park Vista Community High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Coral Reef Elementary School
Elementary : Manatee Elementary School

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