JOHN I. LEONARD HIGH SCHOOL

jilh.palmbeachschools.org

3,262 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

John I. Leonard High School, located in Greenacres, Florida, is a large public secondary institution serving the diverse community within the School District of Palm Beach County. Known for its distinct school spirit and long-standing presence in the area, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide variety of extracurricular programs, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs.

The school is particularly recognized for its commitment to college and career readiness, often providing specialized programs such as Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways and advanced academic coursework to prepare students for post-secondary success. With a focus on fostering a supportive learning environment, John I. Leonard High School strives to engage its student body through community involvement, rigorous educational standards, and a dedication to preparing students for the challenges of the global workforce.

3,262

Total Students

163.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN I. LEONARD HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	2,458
Black	514
Asian	43
Two or More	25
American Indian	19
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
2,458 (75.4%)
Black
514 (15.8%)
White
202 (6.2%)
Asian
43 (1.3%)
Two or More
25 (0.8%)
American Indian
19 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0%)

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)641-1200
Website:	http://jilh.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	163.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,631
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	175

* 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 9 809

Grade 10 867

Grade 11 846

Grade 12 740

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JOHN I. LEONARD HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	809
Grade 10	867
Grade 11	846
Grade 12	740

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JOHN I. LEONARD HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,591	48.8%
Male	1,671	51.2%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)