LAKE WORTH HIGH SCHOOL

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2,589 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lake Worth Community High School, located in the heart of Lake Worth, Florida, is a long-standing educational institution serving a diverse student population within the School District of Palm Beach County. As a comprehensive high school, it offers a wide array of academic programs, including rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) courses, AICE (Cambridge) programs, and specialized career and technical education (CTE) pathways. The school is known for its vibrant campus culture and a deep commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military.

Beyond the classroom, Lake Worth High School boasts a robust extracurricular scene that plays a significant role in fostering school spirit and student development. The school offers a variety of athletic programs, student government opportunities, performing arts, and service-based clubs. By emphasizing a mix of academic rigor and community engagement, Lake Worth High School aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that supports the social, emotional, and intellectual growth of its students in an evolving global landscape.

2,589

Total Students

145.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAKE WORTH HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	138
Hispanic	1,567
Black	752
Asian	23
Two or More	34
American Indian	72
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,567 (60.5%)
Black
752 (29.0%)
White
138 (5.3%)
American Indian
72 (2.8%)
Two or More
34 (1.3%)
Asian
23 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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)533-6300
Website:	http://lwhs.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	145.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,462
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	93

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 8

Grade 9 656

Grade 10 745

Grade 11 632

Grade 12 548

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LAKE WORTH HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	8
Grade 9	656
Grade 10	745
Grade 11	632
Grade 12	548

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LAKE WORTH HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,223	47.2%
Male	1,366	52.8%

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