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Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary

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Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary ranks 371 st of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 6-12

371^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 56% of Florida high schools

Summary

Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary in Lantana, FL, is a public charter school serving 438 students in grades 6 through 12 within the Palm Beach district, and it has recently shown impressive academic growth in key subjects.

This school is a standout for its remarkable recent gains in English and math. For example, 10th-grade English Language Arts proficiency soared from 36% to 82% in just one year, now sitting 21 points above both the district and state averages. Algebra 1 proficiency also jumped dramatically, reaching 90% and consistently outperforming nearby schools. However, the school presents a mixed picture: while it excels in these areas, it struggles significantly in science, with 8th-grade science and Biology 1 scores trailing the district. A major concern is a chronic absenteeism rate of 48.7%, which is more than double the district average and far higher than nearby G-Star School Of The Arts (11.4%). Despite this, the school boasts a high graduation rate of 95.1%, suggesting that students who attend regularly are well-supported to finish.

Operating on a lean budget with a higher student-teacher ratio than some peers, the school has achieved a "turnaround" from a 2-star to a 3-star rating, driven by targeted instruction in English and math. Its location just 0.66 miles from the low-performing Educational Venture Charter School highlights the dramatic variability in school quality within the same community. For families, Palm Beach Maritime Academy offers a promising option with strong academic potential in core subjects, but the attendance crisis and science gaps are critical areas to watch as the school continues its transformation.

438

Students ?

19.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,783

Per pupil spending ?

52.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

600 S East Coast Ave
Lantana, FL 33462

(561) 578-5700

District: Palm Beach

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.8%

African American:

24.9%

White:

18.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 41st percentile in 2017 → 56th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 15 percentile points since 2017

✓Above the Florida median (56th percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (40% vs 29% Florida)

!Civics scores 13 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school62%

District avg65%

Florida avg63%

Middle school

656^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 46%▲ up 20 pts since 2024

From bottom 26% (2024) to bottom 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

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High school

371^st of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 44%▲ up 15 pts since 2017

From bottom 41% (2017) to top 44% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

19^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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	47.7	656 of 1216	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	22.8	965 of 1205	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	28.3	887 of 1196	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	47.7	371 of 838	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	42.4	433 of 844	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	28.8	555 of 807	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	24.7	554 of 792	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	26.5	535 of 774	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	24.9	516 of 746	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.8	461 of 734	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.6	340 of 716	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	35.3	421 of 714	41.0%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History89%+15 vs state

Algebra 175%+12 vs state

Civics64%-13 vs state

English Language Arts63%~ state avg

Biology 161%-13 vs state

Geometry59%+3 vs state

Math54%-5 vs state

Science42%-10 vs state

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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
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%)	47.7	371^st of 838 public high schools	55.7%		42.4	433^rd of 844 public high schools	48.7%	62	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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary

What is the racial makeup of Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary?

Students at Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary are 52% Hispanic, 25% African American, 18% White, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary a good school?

Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary ranks 371^st of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary in?

Palm Beach

How many students attend Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 438 students attended Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary.

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