Palm Beach Lakes High School

Palm Beach Lakes High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3505 Shiloh Dr,  West Palm Beach, FL
Palm Beach County School District
3.7
2.1
2,503 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. David Alfonso
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
990
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
31%
Average GPA
3.15
Graduation Rate
84%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.15
Reading Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
120
Full Time Teachers
120
Teachers in First or Second Year
28.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
990
Math
480
Verbal
510
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
19
Reading
21
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
38.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
325:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Black
59.8%
Hispanic
32.9%
White
4.6%
Two or more races
1.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

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 A&M University 639 Students
Florida Atlantic University 638 Students
Palm Beach State College 562 Students
Florida State University 537 Students
University of Central Florida 456 Students
Florida International University 423 Students
University of Florida 411 Students
University of Miami 379 Students
University of South Florida 317 Students
University of North Florida 287 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 231 Students
Nursing 187 Students
Psychology 124 Students
Biology 109 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 108 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 100 Students
Small Business Management 59 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 55 Students
Computer Science 54 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 54 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 528 Reviews
3.0 Sophomore
4/8/2025
In palm beach lakes community high school, I have had both good and bad experiences. I have been able to make new friends and be able to participate in new clubs, stay for tutoring on subjects I need help with, communicated well with teachers, and have fun in some good school activities. However, I have had bad experiences too, where a teacher would often pick on me and 2 other students, often calling us dumb & stupid. It often discouraged me to study, but I had to overcome it so that I can continue with my academics. Overall, she realized that what she was doing was wrong and stopped. I would like for teachers to be nicer to students and have a good sense of character. I would love for the school district to change the food options, because most of the food here looks well, not appetizing. But overall, I like my school !!
1.0 Parent
3/4/2025
I briefly attended this school in 2006 my experience here was horrible my daughter now attends to school she's currently in the 11th grade she has Aice classes and is an overall good student in my opinion. Communicating with this school is little to none it's one-sided they can reach me but I can't reach them even when I drive up to the school I'm always left for hours burning in the sun only to get the around my child was first attacked by a student in the gym she didn't lift a finger towards the student this was all on the video the school suspended her also this is unfair How could a student who didn't even hit someone get 10 days suspension 10 grade was manageable. 11th grade is a whole other story they tried to suspend her for fainting due to a medical condition when I call the school over and over nothing and I go up there for hours burning in the Sun I get nothing results just lies they're happy to call my phone to tell me they want to suspend by any means so unfair
3.0 Junior
9/16/2024
My experience in Palm Beach lakes High School is interesting because the reason I say that word to describe my school is being in the class everyday makes you feel like your doing the same thing every day and If you would say something to someone you might end up fighting someone over words and I could talk to any staff to have a laugh without getting in trouble or not feel that I'm getting told to do better even though there are students sleeping next to and not getting told to do there work. My best experience in this school is when I found a staff that looks out for me talks to me when going to my class but understands me and gives me advice about ignoring people and move along to prevent a fight. My worst experience in this school is the fighting cause everyone to change because people love to see other people fight it gets them pump up but why fight over someone or something said because at least we have six to ten fights every month. I would like to change how we view each other
GreatSchools Reviews
2.1 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/4/2025
I briefly attended this school in my experience here was horrible as a teenager now that I'm older my daughter attends this school currently she's been here since the 9th grade and her experience is far worse she was sitting in gym class mind and her business and another student walked up to her and...
1.0 student
2/25/2022
I am currently a junior at this school. I have received straight A's for the past two years but that cannot make up for the horrible experiences I have had to endure at Palm Beach Lakes High School. I moved to Florida during the global pandemic and was enrolled in my district's school. I was enrolle...
1.0 other
1/21/2018
horrible school and I'm glad i didn't go there
3.0 parent
11/9/2017
I am still grasping with academic performance for my child however we cant blame everything on teachers or the school sometimes what your child and you as a parent put in is what you get out however i find that some teachers there are sabbotaging of your childs education and this need to be looked i...

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Palm Beach Lakes High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in West Palm Beach, FL and is served by the Palm Beach County School District in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,503 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 31% are proficient in reading. Palm Beach Lakes High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.15, the graduation rate is 84%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 990 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $303,232. Discover additional schools in the area, like Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy, Ephesus Adventist Academy, Believers Academy, and more. Learn more about what West Palm Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Palm Beach Lakes High School.

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