Boca Raton High School

What Boca Raton High School does

Boca Raton Community High School (BRCHS), commonly known as Boca High, is a public comprehensive high school serving grades 9–12 in Boca Raton, Florida. Established in 1963 and rebuilt in 2004, it operates as part of the School District of Palm Beach County, the 10th-largest school district in the United States. The school serves approximately 3,168 students born in over 60 countries and maintains a 99% graduation rate with over 91% of graduates continuing to post-secondary education.

BRCHS delivers a broad academic and career-technical curriculum anchored by several flagship programs: the largest Cambridge AICE program in the district (31 courses, 1,919 students sitting 4,919 exams in the most recent year with 271 AICE diplomas earned), the largest AP Capstone program in the world (389+ students), a nationally recognized STEM Academy, a Medical Sciences Pre-Medicine program with clinical hospital rotations, and the longest consecutive streak of Distinguished Unit ratings of any Navy JROTC program in the USA. Students can also earn college credit tuition-free through dual-enrollment partnerships with Florida Atlantic University, Palm Beach State College, and the University of Florida.

The school is government-funded through state allocations, local property taxes, and federal education grants and does not operate a commercial revenue model. Fee-based services are limited to standard district rates for school meals ($2.50 breakfast, $3.75 lunch), $5 transcript requests, $175 annual parking passes, and tiered band program subscriptions ranging from $150 to $880. Technology integrations include Google Classroom, SchoolCash Online, the SIS Parent Gateway, the Raptor visitor management system, and college-readiness platforms (Raise.me, Xello, BigFuture, Khan Academy). The school has been rated an 'A' school by the Florida Department of Education for 16 consecutive years — the longest streak among Florida's 350 comprehensive public high schools — and was ranked in the Top 5% of US News Best High Schools in June 2020.

Name

Boca Raton High School

Legal name

Boca Raton Community High School

Website

https://brhs.palmbeachschools.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Boca Raton Community High School is a public grades 9–12 high school in Boca Raton, FL, serving approximately 3,168 students from over 60 countries within the School District of Palm Beach County, offering the largest AICE program in the district and the largest AP Capstone program in the world.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE) (EDAJAAAF)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• High school academics
• STEM curriculum
• College preparation
• Extracurricular programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Boca Raton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Boca Raton High School is a public secondary school providing grades 9-12 education to approximately 3,200 students in Boca Raton, Florida. It delivers a standard college-preparatory academic curriculum along with elective, career, and technical pathways, complemented by athletics, arts, and extracurricular activities. Operating as part of the School District of Palm Beach County, the school was founded in 1963 and operates from a campus rebuilt in 2004.

Product overview

Boca Raton Community High School is a comprehensive public high school (grades 9-12) established in 1963, serving approximately 3,200 students. The school offers a diverse portfolio of educational programs including the Cambridge AICE program (the largest in the district and first in Florida), AP Capstone (the largest in the world), and specialized career programs in Culinary Arts, Medical Sciences, Early Childhood Education, Navy JROTC, and STEM. Students can earn college credits through Dual Enrollment partnerships with FAU, Palm Beach State College, and UF. The school provides extensive extracurricular offerings including 24 athletic teams, band program, and over 60 student clubs. A College and Career Center supports post-secondary planning with partnerships for college applications (Common App, Coalition App), scholarships (Raise.me), and career planning (Xello, BigFuture). The school operates an Adult and Community Education division and provides tutoring services through honor societies.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Secondary Education Program (Grades 9-12) Core college-preparatory academic program for approximately 3,200 students in grades 9-12, delivered at the school's Boca Raton campus under the School District of Palm Beach County. Includes required coursework and elective pathways.
• Career and Technical Education Pathways Career-oriented elective programs that provide students with practical skills and pathways aligned to post-secondary opportunities.
• Athletics Program School-sponsored athletic teams and physical education offerings for enrolled students.
• Arts and Extracurricular Programs Visual/performing arts and student extracurricular activities providing enrichment beyond core academics.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% graduation rate achieved in 2020-2021 school year
• +4 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration15 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered notable, core and secondary.

• White House Initiative on Excellence in Hispanic EducationnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Latinos In Action (LIA) at BRCHS was awarded the White House Bright Spot for Hispanic Education by the White House Initiative on Excellence in Hispanic Education in 2015. LIA offers a year-long elective course empowering Latino youth through college and career readiness.
• Cambridge Assessment International EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoca Raton High School was the first school in Florida to offer the AICE program and is now the largest AICE program in the District, offering 31 courses. Students enroll to earn college credits, raise GPA weighting on a 6.0 scale, and qualify for the AICE Diploma. In the most recent year, 1919 students took 4919 AICE exams with 63% pass rate and 271 AICE Diplomas earned.
• Florida Atlantic University (FAU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAU Dual Enrollment partnership allows qualifying students to take college courses at FAU while in high school. Students need 3.8 GPA, SAT 1290 or ACT 27 for Early Admission. Applications are required each semester with deadline of April 15.
• Palm Beach State College (PBSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual Enrollment partnership with PBSC allows students to earn college credit. Requirements include 3.0 GPA and qualifying test scores (SAT, PSAT, ACT, or PERT). Courses fulfill both high school and college credits and are free to students. Textbooks are covered by the School District.
• University of Florida (UF)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerUF Dual Enrollment partnership providing opportunity for qualifying students to take college-level courses through UF while in high school.
• College BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for AP (Advanced Placement) program including AP Capstone Diploma. BRCHS has the largest AP Capstone program in the world with over 389 students. Students who score 3 or higher on AP Exams typically experience greater academic success in college.
• Common ApplicationsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerBoca High supports students applying through the Common Application used by over 900 colleges and universities. School provides transcript services and counseling support for Common App students.
• Coalition ApplicationsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerBoca High supports students applying through the Coalition Application. Includes unique features like Locker tool for storing materials starting in 9th grade and allows description of family commitments.
• Palm Beach County School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRCHS is part of School District of Palm Beach County, the 10th largest district in the U.S. with 160,000 students, 22,801 employees, 96.7% graduation rate, and 192 countries represented. District provides 330 Choice & Career Programs.
• CareerSource Palm Beach CountysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLearner Pathways partnership providing career exploration and workforce development resources for students preparing for life after high school.
• Area Healthcare FacilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical Sciences Pre-Medicine program includes clinical rotations conducted at area hospitals and healthcare facilities. Clinical clearance including background check and drug screening required prior to entering clinical settings.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology: Virginia public magnet school consistently ranked as the #1 high school in the United States. Comparable as a top-tier STEM-focused public magnet school with selective admissions and rigorous college-prep outcomes.

Emerging players

• BASIS Charter Schools: National network of public charter schools recognized for rigorous STEM and AP-focused curriculum. Comparable to BRCHS in emphasis on advanced coursework and college-readiness outcomes, though delivered through a charter model with selective admissions.

Direct peers

• Pine View School: Florida public school for gifted students in Osprey, consistently ranked among the top high schools in the United States. Comparable as a top-rated Florida public high school with rigorous college-prep programming and selective admissions.
• Cypress Bay High School: Large public high school in Weston, FL, also serving roughly 3,000+ students in the same Florida A-F accountability framework. Comparable in scale, demographic profile, and top-rated Florida public high school status.
• Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts: Nationally recognized public magnet high school within the same Palm Beach County School District as BRCHS. Directly comparable as a top-tier Florida public magnet school with specialized choice programs and similar demographic base.
• Lowell High School: San Francisco public magnet high school and one of the top-ranked public schools nationally. Comparable as a selective, top-rated public high school with rigorous academic programs and a strong college-prep orientation.
• Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School: Florida public high school with large student body operating under the same statewide A-F accountability system as BRCHS. Comparable as a large Florida public comprehensive high school.
• Coral Gables Senior High School: Florida public high school running a Cambridge AICE program akin to BRCHS's flagship offering. Comparable as a Florida public high school with rigorous college-prep tracks and a recognized statewide academic reputation.
• Suncoast Community High School: Florida public high school in Riviera Beach operating one of the state's largest International Baccalaureate programs. Comparable to BRCHS in offering a college-credit-bearing international curriculum with strong post-secondary outcomes.
• School for Advanced Studies: Florida public magnet program hosted on college campuses including FIU, focused on accelerated college-prep academics. Comparable to BRCHS in its dual-enrollment-style outcomes and selective college-prep orientation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pbcsd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCIK9U-c6_PllykRg3PoZtPA
• Facebookfacebook.com/PBCSD
• Instagraminstagram.com/pbcsd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/palm-beach-county-school-district

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