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G-Star School Of The Arts

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G-Star School Of The Arts ranks 240 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 6-12

240^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 71% of Florida high schools

Summary

G-Star School Of The Arts is a public magnet school in West Palm Beach, FL, serving 710 students in grades 6-12 within the Palm Beach district, and it stands out as a high-achieving academic beacon in an area with many struggling schools.

For high school, G-Star delivers exceptional results. Its graduation rate is an elite 95.7%, far surpassing the state average, and its chronic absenteeism rate of just 11.4% is less than half the district average—a stark contrast to nearby schools like Worthington High School (87.7% absenteeism) and Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy (96.0%). G-Star also excels on key exams, with 77% of 10th graders proficient in ELA (12 points above the district) and 83% proficient in US History. This strong performance is driven by the school’s arts-focused mission, which creates a highly engaged student body. Notably, G-Star achieves these results while spending less per student ($11,569) than lower-performing neighbors like Forest Hill Community High School ($14,969), proving that culture and curriculum matter more than budget alone.

However, there is a significant challenge in the middle school grades (6-8). While G-Star is a top-tier high school, its middle school performance is below average. For example, only 29% of 6th graders are proficient in math (vs. 65% district), and just 31% of 8th graders are proficient in science (vs. 55% district). This suggests that resources may be heavily focused on the high school program, or that students find their stride later in the arts environment. Despite this, G-Star remains a clear standout in its neighborhood, surrounded by schools with high poverty rates and low rankings, proving that a focused magnet model can overcome community challenges and deliver strong outcomes for motivated families.

710

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,569

Per pupil spending ?

39.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2030 S Congress Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33406

(561) 967-2023

District: Palm Beach

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

40.4%

White:

35.6%

African American:

20.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 78th percentile in 2016 → 71st in 2026

Strengths

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

✓Above the Florida median (71st percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2016

!Science scores 21 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school64%

District avg65%

Florida avg63%

Middle school

695^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 43%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

240^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 29%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From top 22% (2016) to top 29% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

11^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)

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	58.1	240 of 838	71.4%	★★★★☆
2025	52.3	303 of 844	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.8	225 of 807	72.1%	★★★★☆
2023	56.3	227 of 792	71.3%	★★★★☆
2022	63.0	167 of 774	78.4%	★★★★☆
2021	66.2	142 of 746	81.0%	★★★★☆
2019	64.4	163 of 734	77.8%	★★★★☆
2018	64.9	150 of 716	79.1%	★★★★☆
2017	63.6	153 of 714	78.6%	★★★★☆
2016	64.4	150 of 693	78.4%	★★★★☆
2014	75.8	113 of 687	83.6%	★★★★☆
2013	76.8	84 of 648	87.0%	★★★★☆
2012	66.5	117 of 606	80.7%	★★★★☆
2011	84.8	76 of 622	87.8%	★★★★☆
2010	77.6	124 of 620	80.0%	★★★★☆
2009	71.3	148 of 587	74.8%	★★★★☆
2008	76.9	116 of 577	79.9%	★★★★☆
2007	77.1	106 of 563	81.2%	★★★★☆
2006	81.6	65 of 477	86.4%	★★★★☆
2005	89.5	36 of 487	92.6%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History83%+9 vs state

Biology 176%~ state avg

Civics74%-3 vs state

Geometry70%+14 vs state

English Language Arts64%+3 vs state

Algebra 153%-10 vs state

Math51%-7 vs state

Science31%-21 vs state

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What people are saying

by a student
Monday, August 13, 2018

Attending G-Star has benefited me throughout my life in innumerable ways I would not anticipate. Beyond preparing me for college, it prepared me for life. Close Quote

by a student
Thursday, May 26, 2016

G-Star School of the Arts was a very nurturing environment for my high school experience. Between the safety, dedicated staff, and amazing entertainment opportunities, I couldn’t have asked for a better 4 years than the ones I spent at G-Star. Greg Hauptner has done a wonderful job with making sure the school progresses in every way possible. I highly reccomended G-Star School of the Arts for your child’s high school experience. 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	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
G-Star School Of The Arts	Public, Charter	6-12	2030 S Congress Ave	West Palm Beach	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 967-2023	710	47	15.1	39.6%	253 (35.6%)	143 (20.1%)	287 (40.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (3.1%)	58.1	240^th of 838 public high schools	71.4%		52.3	303^rd of 844 public high schools	64.1%	63	56.0	61.0	66.0	59.0	77.0	29.0	43.0	76.0	31.0	53.0	70.0	76.0	83.0	74.0	$11,569	$210	$11,360
Ese Other Teaching Services	Public	6-12	3378 Forest Hill Blvd	West Palm Beach	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 434-8626	121	8	15.1	5.8%	19 (15.7%)	38 (31.4%)	62 (51.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)
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)
Forest Hill Community High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	6901 Parker Ave	West Palm Beach	33405	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 540-2400	1,923	109	17.6	56.7%	198 (10.3%)	204 (10.6%)	1,466 (76.2%)	16 (0.8%)	17 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (1.1%)	44.9	411^th of 838 public high schools	51.0%		31.4	574^th of 844 public high schools	32.0%	163				50.0	63.0					45.0	58.0	74.0	64.0		$14,969	$940	$14,029
Slam Academy High School Palm Beach	Public, Charter	9-12	2845 Summit Blvd	West Palm Beach	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 669-2906	309	15	20.1	55.0%	30 (9.7%)	21 (6.8%)	252 (81.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	31.9	566^th of 838 public high schools	32.5%		28	604^th of 844 public high schools	28.4%	38				43.0	46.0					29.0	50.0	69.0	67.0		$11,951	$649	$11,302
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	832^nd of 838 public high schools	0.7%		2.8	779^th of 844 public high schools	7.7%	53				7.0	2.0					8.0	1.0	9.0	9.0		$10,205	$115	$10,090
Palm Beach County Jail	Public	6-12	3228 Gun Club Rd	West Palm Beach	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 681-5908	14	6	2.3		0 (0.0%)	8 (57.1%)	6 (42.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$56,538	$923	$55,616
Educational Services Program-East	Public	5-12	3228 Gun Club Rd	West Palm Beach	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 868-5391	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
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
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%)	19.2	667^th of 838 public high schools	20.4%		17.1	680^th of 844 public high schools	19.4%	13				31.0	39.0					16.0	27.0	59.0	58.0		$13,606	$843	$12,763

Frequently Asked Questions about G-Star School Of The Arts

Is G-Star School Of The Arts a good school?

G-Star School Of The Arts ranks 240^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend G-Star School Of The Arts?

In the 2024-25 school year, 710 students attended G-Star School Of The Arts.

What district is G-Star School Of The Arts in?

Palm Beach

What is the racial makeup of G-Star School Of The Arts?

Students at G-Star School Of The Arts are 40% Hispanic, 36% White, 20% African American, 3% Two or more races.

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