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PALM BEACH MARITIME ACADEMY SECONDARY

600 S EAST COAST AVE, LANTANA, FL 33462PALM BEACH →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–12Charter
530
Students
Total enrolled
93%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 7% vs nat'l
$14,464
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
37.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 143% vs nat'l
53/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 530 students in grades 06–12 in LANTANA, Florida.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,464 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 53th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

PALM BEACH MARITIME ACADEMY SECONDARY is a large high in LANTANA, Florida, serving grades 06–12 with 530 students. The district invests $14,464 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 37.5:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 73% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The school's 93% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at PALM BEACH MARITIME ACADEMY SECONDARY

530
Total Students
37.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
73%
Free Lunch
14
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution288 male · 242 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility73%
National avg 52% · 387 students
Student Composition
20%
44%
30%
Asian2%
White20%
Hispanic / Latino44%
Black30%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120150008354

Academic Outcomes at PALM BEACH MARITIME ACADEMY SECONDARY

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE90
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
93%
State avg
88%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
53
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 53th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 88th percentile nationally.

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Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 33462

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,464Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,464
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,364
Student Support$2,748
Administration$1,736
Operations$2,170
Other$1,446
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,464 spent per student, an estimated $6,408 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
22%
63%
State government
21.7%
Local (property tax)
63.0%
Federal programs
15.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 93% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 37.5:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • 73% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
FRANKLIN ACADEMY - BOYNTON BEACHVERDE K-8
↓
Middle
WOODLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOLPALM SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOLEAGLES LANDING MIDDLE SCHOOLL C SWAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
+3 more
↓
High School
JOHN I. LEONARD HIGH SCHOOLPARK VISTA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOLJUPITER HIGH SCHOOLPALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
+17 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades06 – 12
Location—
CountyPalm Beach County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictPALM BEACH →
Phone: (561)578-5700
NCES ID: 120150008354
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in LANTANA seeking a charter high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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● 42 opp67% FRL
High
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● 48 opp28% FRL
High
JUPITER HIGH SCHOOL
3,087 students · 09–12
● 45 opp28% FRL
High
PALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
2,980 students · 09–12
● 49 opp40% FRL
High
BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
2,973 students · 09–12
● 49 opp31% FRL
High
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High
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District School Rankings
Location
600 S EAST COAST AVE, LANTANA, FL 33462
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.