PALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

8499 FOREST HILL BLVD
WELLINGTON, FL 33411

pbch.palmbeachschools.org

2,760 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Palm Beach Central High School, located in Wellington, Florida, is a large, comprehensive public high school serving students in the School District of Palm Beach County. Since opening its doors in 2003, the school has established a reputation for its strong academic programs, including an extensive selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, AICE (Cambridge) programs, and specialized career academies. These programs are designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the modern workforce by offering rigorous curricula and hands-on learning opportunities in fields like information technology, culinary arts, and digital media.

Beyond its academic offerings, Palm Beach Central is well-regarded for its vibrant extracurricular culture. The school hosts a wide array of athletic teams, competitive arts programs, and various student-led clubs that foster a strong sense of school spirit and community. With a focus on both scholastic achievement and personal development, the school strives to create an inclusive environment that encourages students to excel while providing them with the necessary resources and support to reach their individual goals.

2,760

Total Students

142.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	704
Hispanic	1,114
Black	707
Asian	140
Two or More	82
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
1,114 (40.4%)
Black
707 (25.6%)
White
704 (25.5%)
Asian
140 (5.1%)
Two or More
82 (3.0%)
American Indian
7 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.2%)

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)304-1000
Website:	http://pbch.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,760
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	142.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	881
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	141

* 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 9 669

Grade 10 676

Grade 11 712

Grade 12 703

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	669
Grade 10	676
Grade 11	712
Grade 12	703

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,268	45.9%
Male	1,492	54.1%

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