PALM BEACH MARITIME ACADEMY SECONDARY

Charter School 438 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Palm Beach Maritime Academy (PBMA) High School, located in Lantana, Florida, is a specialized charter school that distinguishes itself through a unique, marine-focused curriculum. Unlike traditional high schools, PBMA integrates maritime studies, marine science, and oceanography into its academic framework. The school’s mission centers on providing a rigorous college-preparatory education while leveraging its coastal location to offer students hands-on, experiential learning opportunities that connect classroom theory to real-world environmental and maritime applications.

The school is designed for students with an interest in the marine industry, environmental conservation, and STEM fields. Beyond its academic coursework, PBMA emphasizes character development and leadership, encouraging students to become responsible stewards of the ocean and its resources. By blending a standard Florida high school graduation track with specialized maritime electives, the academy prepares its graduates for both post-secondary education and potential careers in marine science, logistics, and aquatic research.

438

Total Students

22.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PALM BEACH MARITIME ACADEMY SECONDARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	227
Black	109
Asian	5
Two or More	8
American Indian	8

Hispanic
227 (51.8%)
Black
109 (24.9%)
White
81 (18.5%)
Two or More
8 (1.8%)
American Indian
8 (1.8%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)578-5700
Website:	http://palmbeachmaritimeacademy.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 6 86

Grade 7 94

Grade 8 91

Grade 9 50

Grade 10 48

Grade 11 31

Grade 12 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PALM BEACH MARITIME ACADEMY SECONDARY
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	86
Grade 7	94
Grade 8	91
Grade 9	50
Grade 10	48
Grade 11	31
Grade 12	38

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PALM BEACH MARITIME ACADEMY SECONDARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	196	44.7%
Male	242	55.3%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)