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Santaluces Community High

Q: Is Santaluces Community High a good school?

Santaluces Community High ranks 381 st of 841 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

381^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 841 Florida High Schools

Better than 55% of Florida high schools

Summary

Santaluces Community High in Lantana, FL, is a large traditional public high school serving 2,452 students in grades 9-12 within the Palm Beach School District, where 51% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school stands out for its exceptional graduation rate of 97.4% in 2024-2025, which is the highest among nearby traditional high schools like Lake Worth High School (95.6%) and Boynton Beach Community High (92.7%), and well above the district (93.5%) and state (92.2%) averages. However, this success in graduating students contrasts with academic test scores that generally lag behind district averages, particularly in math—only 38% of students were proficient in Algebra 1 in 2025-2026 compared to 66% district-wide.

Santaluces shows a mixed academic profile, with strong performance in Biology 1 (76% vs. 75% district) and US History (78% vs. 74% district), but struggles in core math and literacy skills. The school also boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 20.7%, which is lower than the district average (23.4%) and significantly lower than the state average (31.4%), and much better than nearby Lake Worth High School (32.3%). This low absenteeism likely contributes to its high graduation rate. Notably, Santaluces is on an upward trajectory, with its state ranking improving for four consecutive years from the 36th percentile in 2021-2022 to the 54th percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 3-star rating for the first time in nearly a decade.

When compared to nearby schools, Santaluces presents a complex picture. For instance, Park Vista Community High School, just 2.82 miles away, has only 20.55% of students on free/reduced lunch and ranks in the 78th percentile (4 stars) with ELA proficiency rates near 80%, highlighting how socioeconomic factors can influence outcomes. Meanwhile, South Technical Academy, with a similar free/reduced lunch rate (52.41%), achieves a 100% graduation rate and higher test scores (66% in Algebra 1), setting a benchmark for what Santaluces could aspire to. The school spends $12,762 per student with a student-teacher ratio of 19.4:1, which is slightly better than the district average but higher than high-performing Park Vista Community High School (17.5:1).

2,452

Students ?

19.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,762

Per pupil spending ?

51.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6880 Lawrence Rd
Lantana, FL 33462

(561) 642-6200

District: Palm Beach

Feeder schools for Santaluces Community High:

Elementary:	Diamond View Elementary School
	Freedom Shores Elementary School
	Heritage Elementary School
	Indian Pines Elementary School
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	Starlight Cove Elementary School
Middle:	Tradewinds Middle School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

48.6%

Hispanic:

38.5%

White:

9.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 34th percentile in 2021 → 55th in 2026

Strengths

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 55th (2026) from a 34th-percentile low (2021)

✓Above the Florida median (55th percentile)

Worth a look

!Algebra 1 scores 25 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school60%

District avg66%

Florida avg64%

381^st of 841

Florida public high schools ?

Top 45%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From top 40% (2016) to top 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

20^th of 42High Schools in the Palm Beach

35^th 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	47.1	381 of 841	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	42.8	425 of 844	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.8	508 of 807	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	31.3	488 of 792	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	30.4	494 of 774	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	27.6	491 of 746	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	39.2	400 of 734	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.9	395 of 716	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	39.4	385 of 714	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	49.6	278 of 693	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	52.6	304 of 687	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	38.0	392 of 648	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	30.2	403 of 606	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	49.3	351 of 622	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	56.7	294 of 620	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	43.4	358 of 587	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	40.8	367 of 577	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	42.1	344 of 563	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	39.8	318 of 477	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2005	50.3	265 of 487	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2004	57.6	216 of 484	55.4%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History78%+4 vs state

Biology 176%~ state avg

English Language Arts56%-4 vs state

Geometry50%-6 vs state

Algebra 138%-25 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, October 13, 2022

nothing good to say here . the school is a crap shoot. its over populated , admin is to busy breaking up fights and not to mention drugs, which i hear admin looks the other way because its out of control. 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)	EOC Civics (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 (2025)	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 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th 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	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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%)	47.1	381^st of 841 public high schools	54.7%		42.8	425^th of 844 public high schools	49.6%	44				53.0	60.0					38.0	50.0	76.0	78.0		$12,762	$914	$11,848
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 841 public high schools	6.1%		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	0.0	19.0		$10,385	$515	$9,869
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%)	38.8	490^th of 841 public high schools	41.7%		30.5	582^nd of 844 public high schools	31.0%	92				41.0	60.0					39.0	56.0	62.0	71.0		$14,428	$914	$13,515
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%)	65.1	184^th of 841 public high schools	78.1%		67.1	167^th of 844 public high schools	80.2%	17				76.0	78.0					40.0	60.0	81.0	81.0		$14,019	$500	$13,519
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%)	1.3	828^th of 841 public high schools	1.5%		1.2	839^th of 844 public high schools	0.6%	11											6.0	0.0	13.0		$24,766	$1,663	$23,103
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary	Public, Charter	6-12	600 S East Coast Ave	Lantana	33462	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 578-5700	438	22	19.5	52.7%	81 (18.5%)	109 (24.9%)	227 (51.8%)	5 (1.1%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	47.9	370^th of 841 public high schools	56.0%		42.4	433^rd of 844 public high schools	48.7%	63	60.0	58.0	70.0	52.0	82.0	54.0	52.0	56.0	42.0	75.0	59.0	61.0	89.0	64.0	$10,783	$668	$10,115
Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	3525 S Congress Ave	Palm Springs	33461	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 623-6935	632	10	63.2	62.0%	41 (6.5%)	153 (24.2%)	415 (65.7%)	6 (0.9%)	7 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.3%)	1	834^th of 841 public high schools	0.8%		2.8	779^th of 844 public high schools	7.7%	55				7.0	2.0					8.0	1.0	9.0	9.0		$10,205	$115	$10,090
Lake Worth High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1701 Lake Worth Rd	Lake Worth	33460	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 533-6300	2,589	145	17.8	60.1%	138 (5.3%)	752 (29.0%)	1,567 (60.5%)	23 (0.9%)	72 (2.8%)	3 (0.1%)	34 (1.3%)	19.5	664^th of 841 public high schools	21.0%		17.1	680^th of 844 public high schools	19.4%	16				31.0	39.0					16.0	27.0	59.0	58.0		$13,606	$843	$12,763
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%)	32	568^th of 841 public high schools	32.5%		27	617^th of 844 public high schools	26.9%	49				39.0	51.0					24.0	41.0	67.0	69.0		$12,843	$845	$11,998
Pace Center For Girls	Public	6-12	1640 S Congress Ave	Palm Springs	33461	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 472-1990	30	3	10.0		3 (10.0%)	11 (36.7%)	13 (43.3%)	1 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.7%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Santaluces Community High

What is the racial makeup of Santaluces Community High?

Students at Santaluces Community High are 49% African American, 38% Hispanic, 9% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Santaluces Community High a good school?

Santaluces Community High ranks 381^st of 841 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Santaluces Community High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,452 students attended Santaluces Community High.

What district is Santaluces Community High in?

Palm Beach

What schools feed into Santaluces Community High?

Santaluces Community High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Diamond View Elementary School
Elementary : Freedom Shores Elementary School
Elementary : Heritage Elementary School
Elementary : Indian Pines Elementary School
Elementary : Starlight Cove Elementary School
Middle : Tradewinds Middle School

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