JUPITER HIGH SCHOOL

jhs.palmbeachschools.org

3,122 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Jupiter High School, located at 500 Military Trail in Jupiter, Florida, serves as a prominent educational institution within the School District of Palm Beach County. Known for its strong commitment to both academic excellence and extracurricular engagement, the school offers a diverse range of programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-focused academies, and various athletic opportunities. It functions as a pillar of the local community, fostering an environment designed to prepare students for college and future career success.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, encouraging students to participate in clubs, arts, and competitive sports alongside their core studies. By providing a blend of rigorous academics and personal development opportunities, Jupiter High School strives to cultivate critical thinkers and responsible citizens. For those looking for official updates, specific academic calendars, or information regarding student resources, the school maintains a digital presence through its dedicated page on the Edline platform.

3,122

Total Students

165.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JUPITER HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,794
Hispanic	1,023
Black	103
Asian	82
Two or More	103
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,794 (57.5%)
Hispanic
1,023 (32.8%)
Black
103 (3.3%)
Two or More
103 (3.3%)
Asian
82 (2.6%)
American Indian
13 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.1%)

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)744-7900
Website:	http://jhs.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,122
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	165.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	614
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* 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 9 808

Grade 10 780

Grade 11 775

Grade 12 759