John I. Leonard Community High School is a public high school located in Greenacres, Florida, United States.
Serving 3,262 students in grades 9-12, John I. Leonard High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,262 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
John I. Leonard High School's student population of 3,262 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 163 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,262 students
Total Classroom Teachers
163 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
Black, Orange
School Calendar
School Motto
Educate. Affirm. Inspire.
School Rankings
John I. Leonard High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John I. Leonard High School is 0.41, 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
#3342 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
75%
38%
Black
16%
21%
White
6%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John I. Leonard High School's ranking?
John I. Leonard High School is ranked #3342 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are John I. Leonard High School often compared to?
John I. Leonard High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Worth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of John I. Leonard High School?
The graduation rate of John I. Leonard High School is 94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend John I. Leonard High School?
3,262 students attend John I. Leonard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of John I. Leonard High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John I. Leonard High School?
John I. Leonard High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does John I. Leonard High School offer ?
John I. Leonard High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John I. Leonard High School part of?
John I. Leonard High School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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