Palm Beach Gardens Community High School

Palm Beach Gardens Community High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4245 Holly Dr,  Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Palm Beach County School District
3.9
4.0
2,645 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Larry Clawson
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
145
Full Time Teachers
145
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
510
Verbal
540
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
20
Reading
22
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
52.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
374:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Black
52.1%
Hispanic
24.6%
White
16.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.6%
Two or more races
2.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#119 Niche Standout HS in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Florida Atlantic University 878 Students
University of Central Florida 785 Students
Florida State University 743 Students
University of Florida 674 Students
Palm Beach State College 631 Students
Florida International University 572 Students
Florida A&M University 501 Students
University of South Florida 476 Students
University of Miami 468 Students
University of North Florida 385 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 305 Students
Nursing 230 Students
Biology 200 Students
Psychology 189 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 179 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 79 Students
Criminology 66 Students
Computer Science 63 Students
Marketing 61 Students
Pre-Law Studies 60 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 747 Reviews
3.0 Junior
4/29/2025
My overall experience at Palm Beach Gardens High School is okay. Coming into high school many believe school is like a movie when it is really not. School clubs are fun and meeting new people are also fun.
5.0 Senior
3/31/2025
I enjoyed my 4 years at palm beach gardens and would do it again in a heartbeat especially if you are into sports
3.0 Junior
12/12/2024
It's all overall a good school just that I wish the staff was more nice and friendly, apart from that there's nothing bad to say really.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 6 Reviews
4.0 student
5/22/2024
I really love this school. They really care about me here and I’ve learned so much. I feel safe and noticed. Once, I started having a panic attack during a pep rally. I had met the principal probably one or two time a while before. I made eye contact and he immediately knew I was overstimulated. He...
4.0 parent
3/21/2021
Why anyone would make a statement about Dr. Hoffman like that with no explanation is beyond me. He has truly made a difference on campus, is caring, approachable, knows the students, and puts them first. As a parent, I am good with that. I have had several children attend Gardens and if you live in...
4.0 parent
2/22/2021
Gardens High School is comprised of students of very diverse backgrounds from all walks of life. My son has attended for three years and I'm am impressed with the degree that all of the students seem to get along well with each other. I feel safe sending my child to this school and I believe he's re...
5.0 other
7/29/2014
I go to Palm Beach Gardens and it's amazing! My magnet program (Global Business) is fun and you can learn a lot from there for the big world. The teachers and students are friendly and supportive in everything that a student may do.

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Palm Beach Gardens Community High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and is served by the Palm Beach County School District in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 2,645 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Palm Beach Gardens Community High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1040 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $582,210. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fusion Academy Palm Beach Gardens, Coastal Middle & Sr High School, LINDAMOOD-BELL LEARNING PROCESSES PALM BEACH CNTY, and more. Learn more about what Palm Beach Gardens has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Palm Beach Gardens Community High School.

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