Summary:
In zip code 33445, there is one high school, Atlantic High School, serving grades 9 through 12 in Delray Beach, Florida, as part of the Palm Beach school district.
Atlantic High School stands out for its exceptionally high graduation rate of 97.3%, which significantly exceeds both the district (93.5%) and state (92.2%) averages. The school also boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 18.6%, well below the state average of 31.4%, indicating strong student attendance. However, academic proficiency in core subjects is a major concern. Only 22% of students are proficient in Algebra 1 and 28% in Geometry, compared to state averages of 63% and 56%, respectively. English Language Arts scores also lag, with 55% of 10th graders proficient versus 61% statewide. In contrast, Biology 1 (67%) and US History (60%) proficiency are closer to state averages. The school serves a majority-low-income student body, with 54.31% eligible for free or reduced lunch, and has a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1 with per-student spending of $15,042.
The most striking finding is the paradox between the high graduation rate and low test scores, suggesting the school effectively keeps students on track to graduate but struggles to ensure grade-level mastery in math and reading. While there are slight year-over-year improvements in some subjects like Biology 1 (up from 54% to 67%), Geometry proficiency dropped from 35% to 28%. With resources that are not underfunded compared to national averages, the data points to a need for targeted instructional improvements in math and literacy to better align academic outcomes with the school's strong attendance and graduation success.
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