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Palm Paradise Realty Group
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Palm Beach Central High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
8499 Forest Hill Blvd,
Wellington, FL
Palm Beach County School District
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Darren Edgecomb
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
94%
Niche Grade
B+
B
A-
B-
C+
B
B+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.37
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Reading Proficiency
56%
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Math Proficiency
45%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
142
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Full Time Teachers
142
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Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
580
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Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
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Number of AP Courses
10
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AP Pass Rate
55%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very High
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AP Science Enrollment
Low
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
362:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
54.1%
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Female
45.9%
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Hispanic
40.1%
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Black
28.4%
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White
22.9%
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Asian
4.9%
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Two or more races
3.2%
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School Rankings
#21
Most Diverse Public HS in Florida
#30
Niche Standout HS in Florida
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.
University of Central Florida
1,023 Students
Florida Atlantic University
964 Students
Florida State University
848 Students
University of Florida
838 Students
Florida International University
580 Students
University of South Florida
538 Students
Palm Beach State College
535 Students
University of Miami
523 Students
University of North Florida
396 Students
Florida Gulf Coast University
274 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
263 Students
Nursing
196 Students
Biology
174 Students
Psychology
161 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
135 Students
Computer Science
109 Students
Finance
85 Students
Mechanical Engineering
82 Students
Pre-Law Studies
81 Students
Criminology
78 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/30/2025
Overall, I've had a great experience here. I felt like all my teachers did a great job at making sure I learned everything. I wish our counselors were more involved in showing us the college process.
7/8/2025
Overall great school but needs more engaged teachers and focus on academics. My daughter had a good experience. Sports are really big.
9/14/2024
I think its a good school but it needs improvement. The best parts are the school culture and games but the worst part is the academics.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/2/2026
My daughter has been attending this school for two years, and she likes it. I can see how her grades and responsibility are improving every day. They have a lot of sports activities for the students.
2/7/2026
I've had an amazing experience with Palm Beach Central High School. Palm Beach Central offers AICE and AP classes which challenges my child every day. The teachers are supportive. Yes, there are things at every school, but heavy academic schedule my daughter has is sure to set her up for success. Th...
12/25/2025
My daughter attends this school along with her childhood local friends and enjoys this school which offers many school academic choices, after school activities, sporting events and a mutual camaraderie amongst the student body which is well diversified. The principal is doing a great job at this sc...
9/6/2025
No issues, great school. Both my kids attended this school.
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Jimmy Moscoso
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Palm Beach Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Wellington, FL and is served by the Palm Beach County School District in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,831 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Palm Beach Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.37, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Score Academy - Wellington, Wellington Preparatory School, The King's Academy, and more. Learn more about what Wellington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Palm Beach Central High School.