BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

brhs.palmbeachschools.org

2,819 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Boca Raton Community High School, located in the heart of Boca Raton, Florida, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving the Palm Beach County School District. Known for its academic rigor and strong community spirit, the school offers a diverse range of educational opportunities, including advanced placement (AP) courses, the Cambridge AICE program, and specialized career academies. Its central location makes it a focal point for local families, and it consistently maintains a reputation for preparing students for post-secondary success at prestigious universities.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school boasts a vibrant campus culture characterized by an extensive array of extracurricular activities, competitive athletics, and performing arts programs. The "Bobcats" are well-known for their school pride and active student body, which benefits from the school's long-standing history as a cornerstone of the Boca Raton community. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a wide variety of enrichment opportunities, Boca Raton Community High School remains a significant educational institution in South Florida, dedicated to fostering both personal growth and academic excellence.

2,819

Total Students

162.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,371
Hispanic	989
Black	271
Asian	78
Two or More	93
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	8

White
1,371 (48.6%)
Hispanic
989 (35.1%)
Black
271 (9.6%)
Two or More
93 (3.3%)
Asian
78 (2.8%)
American Indian
9 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)338-1400
Website:	http://brhs.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,819
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	162.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	642
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	121

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 688

Grade 10 672

Grade 11 706

Grade 12 753