Olympic Heights Community High School is a public high school located at 20101 Lyons Road, known for, serving west Boca Raton, parts of Boynton Beach and parts of Delray Beach as part of the School District of Palm Beach County, Florida.
Serving 2,239 students in grades 9-12, Olympic Heights Community 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 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher 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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,239 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olympic Heights Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Olympic Heights Community High School's student population of 2,239 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,239 students
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
Year Founded
1991
Colors
Black, Gold
School Motto
Educate. Affirm. Inspire.
School Rankings
Olympic Heights Community 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 Olympic Heights Community High School is 0.63, 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
#1855 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
35%
38%
Black
10%
21%
White
49%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olympic Heights Community High School's ranking?
Olympic Heights Community High School is ranked #1855 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Olympic Heights Community High School often compared to?
Olympic Heights Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spanish River Community High School, Boca Raton Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olympic Heights Community High School?
The graduation rate of Olympic Heights Community High School is 99%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Olympic Heights Community High School?
2,239 students attend Olympic Heights Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Olympic Heights Community High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Olympic Heights Community High School?
Olympic Heights Community High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Olympic Heights Community High School offer ?
Olympic Heights Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Olympic Heights Community High School part of?
Olympic Heights Community High School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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