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Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School

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Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School ranks 261 st of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

261^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 69% of Florida high schools

Summary

Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School in Lake Worth, FL, is a large public high school serving 2,541 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Palm Beach School District, and it stands out as a high-value option for families seeking strong academic outcomes and efficient resource use.

Garcia High School boasts an exceptional graduation rate of 99.4%, which is the highest among its large, comprehensive peers and significantly outpaces the district (93.5%) and state (92.2%) averages. The school also excels in Biology, with 81% of students proficient, matching top-performing schools like Park Vista Community High School (81%) and surpassing John I. Leonard High School (67%). In English Language Arts (ELA), 69% of 10th graders are proficient, outperforming the district (65%) and state (61%), and the school has shown remarkable growth, improving by 15 percentage points over two years. While math scores in Algebra 1 (56% proficient) and Geometry (52% proficient) are below district averages, they are on a strong upward trend from 34% in Algebra 1 just two years ago, suggesting recent interventions are working.

What makes Garcia a "hidden gem" is its cost-effectiveness. With per-student spending of $10,682, it achieves high graduation rates and strong test scores while spending significantly less than nearby schools like Park Vista Community High School ($14,019) and Wellington High School ($13,288). Despite serving a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (37.66%) than some peers, Garcia competes effectively, matching or exceeding their performance in key areas. Chronic absenteeism (20.2%) is below the district average (23.4%) but higher than some top-performing schools like Palm Beach Central High School (14.4%), indicating an area for potential improvement. Overall, Garcia High School offers a strong, efficient education that delivers impressive results for its students.

2,541

Students ?

21.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,682

Per pupil spending ?

37.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4906 Lyons Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33467

(561) 851-5400

District: Palm Beach

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

48.2%

White:

25.7%

African American:

19.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 67th percentile in 2025 → 69th in 2026

Strengths

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

✓Above the Florida median (69th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school67%

District avg66%

Florida avg64%

261^st of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 31%▲ up 2 pts since 2025

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

14^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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	56.7	261 of 838	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.4	278 of 844	67.1%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 181%+7 vs state

US History74%~ state avg

English Language Arts65%+5 vs state

Algebra 156%-7 vs state

Geometry52%-4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (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 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th 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
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
Palm Beach Central High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	8499 Forest Hill Blvd	Wellington	33411	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 304-1000	2,760	142	19.4	37.0%	704 (25.5%)	707 (25.6%)	1,114 (40.4%)	140 (5.1%)	7 (0.3%)	6 (0.2%)	82 (3.0%)	56.4	269^th of 838 public high schools	67.9%		52.4	301^st of 844 public high schools	64.3%	32	65.0	66.0	44.0	56.0	80.0	80.0	$12,837	$621	$12,215
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
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
Somerset Academy Wellington High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1000 Wellington Trce	Wellington	33414	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(561) 421-5510	104	6	17.4	37.5%	41 (39.4%)	24 (23.1%)	35 (33.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.8%)	56.9	256^th of 838 public high schools	69.5%		35.2	523^rd of 844 public high schools	38.0%	267	71.0	61.0	80.0	64.0	77.0	59.0	$12,252	$530	$11,722
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
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
Wellington High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2101 Greenview Shores Blvd	Wellington	33414	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 795-4900	2,689	145	18.5	24.4%	1,080 (40.2%)	346 (12.9%)	1,065 (39.6%)	78 (2.9%)	8 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	110 (4.1%)	69.2	143^rd of 838 public high schools	82.9%		69.4	149^th of 844 public high schools	82.3%	6	73.0	73.0	64.0	68.0	85.0	86.0	$13,288	$503	$12,785
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
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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School

What district is Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School in?

Palm Beach

What is the racial makeup of Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School?

Students at Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School are 48% Hispanic, 26% White, 20% African American, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,541 students attended Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School.

Is Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School a good school?

Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School ranks 261^st of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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