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Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School

Q: Is Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School a good school?

Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School ranks 278 th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

278^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 67% of Florida high schools

Summary

Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School is a public high school in Lake Worth, Florida, serving 1,695 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Palm Beach School District, which is ranked 38 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School's performance is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Algebra 1 (51%), Geometry (55%), and 10th grade English Language Arts (61%) were below the Palm Beach district averages (62%, 56%, and 59%, respectively) and the Florida state averages (60%, 55%, and 58%, respectively). However, the school's proficiency rate in Biology 1 (79%) was higher than the district (72%) and state (71%) averages. The school also experiences high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 20.2% to 31.4% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the typical rate for high schools in the Palm Beach district and the state.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Santaluces Community High, Wellington High School, and Park Vista Community High School, Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School generally underperforms in academic metrics. These nearby schools have higher proficiency rates and better school rankings, as well as lower chronic absenteeism rates and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While the school has relatively high spending per student and a student-teacher ratio, addressing the challenges of chronic absenteeism and improving academic performance in core subjects could be key areas of focus for the school to better serve its community.

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

Strengths

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

✓Above the Florida median (67th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school63%

District avg62%

Florida avg62%

278^th of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Top 33%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^th of 43High Schools in the Palm Beach

38^th of 67Palm Beach among Florida districts

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Biology 179%+8 vs state

US History64%-7 vs state

English Language Arts62%+5 vs state

Geometry55%~ state avg

Algebra 151%-9 vs state

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Schools Near Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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%)	54.4	278^th of 844 public high schools	67.1%					(n/a)	63.0	61.0	51.0	55.0	79.0	64.0	$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%)	52.4	301^st of 844 public high schools	64.3%		51.7	283^rd of 807 public high schools	64.9%	18	54.0	59.0	37.0	52.0	79.0	74.0	$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%)	67.1	167^th of 844 public high schools	80.2%		64.8	172^nd of 807 public high schools	78.7%	5	76.0	75.0	50.0	59.0	85.0	74.0	$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%)	27	617^th of 844 public high schools	26.9%		27.8	564^th of 807 public high schools	30.1%	53	38.0	48.0	29.0	32.0	58.0	55.0	$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%)	35.2	523^rd of 844 public high schools	38.0%		28.9	554^th of 807 public high schools	31.4%	31	43.0	59.0	11.0	47.0	52.0	83.0	$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%)	57.9	233^rd of 844 public high schools	72.4%		64.4	178^th of 807 public high schools	77.9%	55	77.0	68.0	45.0	35.0	67.0	87.0	$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%)	42.8	425^th of 844 public high schools	49.6%		32.8	508^th of 807 public high schools	37.1%	83	49.0	55.0	37.0	45.0	68.0	70.0	$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%)	69.4	149^th of 844 public high schools	82.3%		65.8	164^th of 807 public high schools	79.7%	15	68.0	69.0	62.0	74.0	85.0	79.0	$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%)	2.8	779^th of 844 public high schools	7.7%		4.2	731^st of 807 public high schools	9.4%	48	0.0	20.0	0.0	3.0	18.0	18.0	$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 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.

What district is Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School in?

Palm Beach

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 278^th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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