Park Vista Community High School is a public high school in Lake Worth, Florida, United States.
Serving 2,915 students in grades 9-12, Park Vista Community High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,915 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Park Vista Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Park Vista Community High School's student population of 2,915 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 162 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,915 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
162 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Colors
Black, Grey, Royal blue
School Rankings
Park Vista Community High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Vista Community High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1168 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
27%
37%
Black
15%
21%
White
48%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)98%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Vista Community High School's ranking?
Park Vista Community High School is ranked #1168 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Park Vista Community High School often compared to?
Park Vista Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Somerset Academy Canyons High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Park Vista Community High School?
The graduation rate of Park Vista Community High School is 98%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Park Vista Community High School?
2,915 students attend Park Vista Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Park Vista Community High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Vista Community High School?
Park Vista Community High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Park Vista Community High School offer ?
Park Vista Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Park Vista Community High School part of?
Park Vista Community High School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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