School District of Palm Beach County, Florida
| School District of Palm Beach County |
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| West Palm Beach, Florida |
| District details |
| Superintendent: Mike Burke |
| # of school board members: 7 |
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School District of Palm Beach County is a school district in Florida.
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- Teacher salaries
- Academic performance
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Superintendent
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Mike Burke is the superintendent of the School District of Palm Beach County. He was appointed to the position in July 2021. His previous career experience includes working as the district's budget director, chief financial officer, and chief operating officer and as a budget analyst for Broward County Public Schools.[1]
Past superintendents
- Donald E. Fennoy II was the superintendent of the School District of Palm Beach County. Fennoy was appointed superintendent in March 2018. He announced his resignation in July 2021. Fennoy's previous career experience included working as the district's chief operating officer.[2][3][4]
School board
School District of Palm Beach County schools are overseen by a seven-member board elected to four-year terms. Elections are held by district.[5]
Elections
Elections are held on a staggered basis in the November general election.[6]
Three seats on the board were up for general election on November 5, 2024. A primary was scheduled for August 20, 2024.
Ballotpedia covered school board elections in 367 school districts in 29 states in 2024. Those school districts had a total student enrollment of 12,203,404 students. Click here to read an analysis of those elections.
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Public participation in board meetings
The School District of Palm Beach County school board maintains the following policy on public testimony during board meetings:[7]
School board meetings
The following articles were produced by Citizen Portal using artificial intelligence to analyze public meetings. Citizen Portal publishes articles based on the availability of meeting broadcasts, so the number of articles provided may vary by district. Although these articles are not produced or edited by Ballotpedia, they are included here as a supplemental resource for readers.
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Budget
The following statistics were published by the National Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of the U.S. Department of Education.[8]
| SOURCE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal: | $446,890,000 | $2,378 | 15% |
| Local: | $1,838,222,000 | $9,781 | 63% |
| State: | $634,039,000 | $3,374 | 22% |
| Total: | $2,919,151,000 | $15,532 |
| TYPE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditures: | $2,743,264,000 | $14,596 | |
| Total Current Expenditures: | $2,391,979,000 | $12,727 | |
| Instructional Expenditures: | $1,506,200,000 | $8,014 | 55% |
| Student and Staff Support: | $230,616,000 | $1,227 | 8% |
| Administration: | $223,153,000 | $1,187 | 8% |
| Operations, Food Service, Other: | $432,010,000 | $2,298 | 16% |
| Total Capital Outlay: | $241,729,000 | $1,286 | |
| Construction: | $183,855,000 | $978 | |
| Total Non El-Sec Education & Other: | $45,352,000 | $241 | |
| Interest on Debt: | $64,204,000 | $341 |
Teacher salaries
The following salary information was pulled from the district's teacher salary schedule. A salary schedule is a list of expected compensations based on variables such as position, years employed, and education level. It may not reflect actual teacher salaries in the district.
| Year | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025[9] | $53,000 | $114,759 |
| 2023-2024[10] | $51,500 | - |
| 2020[11] | $47,500 | - |
Academic performance
Each year, state and local education agencies use tests and other standards to assess student proficiency. Although the data below was published by the U.S. Department of Education, proficiency measurements are established by the states. As a result, proficiency levels are not comparable between different states and year-over-year proficiency levels within a district may not be comparable because states may change their proficiency measurements.[12]
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 46 | 77 | 29 | 41 | 35 | 59 | 66 |
| 2018-2019 | 62 | 87 | 46 | 58 | 46 | 72 | 79 |
| 2017-2018 | 60 | 85 | 44 | 56 | 49 | 70 | 78 |
| 2016-2017 | 58 | 83 | 40 | 54 | 43 | 68 | 76 |
| 2015-2016 | 56 | 81 | 38 | 52 | 43 | 66 | 73 |
| 2014-2015 | 55 | 81 | 37 | 50 | 48 | 72 | |
| 2013-2014 | 61 | 85 | 44 | 57 | 56 | 77 | |
| 2012-2013 | 60 | 84 | 42 | 57 | 56 | 76 | |
| 2011-2012 | 59 | 84 | 39 | 56 | 55 | 75 | |
| 2010-2011 | 71 | 91 | 53 | 69 | 68 | 85 |
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 53 | 80 | 38 | 47 | 40 | 66 | 71 |
| 2018-2019 | 57 | 80 | 42 | 51 | 41 | 69 | 75 |
| 2017-2018 | 56 | 80 | 40 | 50 | 43 | 69 | 75 |
| 2016-2017 | 54 | 77 | 37 | 47 | 35 | 67 | 74 |
| 2015-2016 | 54 | 76 | 36 | 47 | 32 | 66 | 72 |
| 2014-2015 | 54 | 76 | 35 | 47 | 38 | 72 | |
| 2013-2014 | 58 | 78 | 39 | 52 | 49 | 77 | |
| 2012-2013 | 58 | 79 | 39 | 53 | 52 | 77 | |
| 2011-2012 | 57 | 78 | 37 | 52 | 49 | 75 | |
| 2010-2011 | 63 | 81 | 43 | 58 | 55 | 78 |
The following table shows the graduation rate of district students each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | 90 | 98 | 89 | 88 | 65-69 | 91 | 94 |
| 2018-2019 | 87 | 94 | 84 | 85 | 50-54 | 90 | 93 |
| 2017-2018 | 88 | 95 | 84 | 85 | 65-69 | 90 | 93 |
| 2016-2017 | 85 | 93 | 79 | 83 | 75-79 | 86 | 91 |
| 2015-2016 | 82 | 93 | 74 | 80 | 70-74 | 82 | 91 |
| 2014-2015 | 79 | 92 | 69 | 76 | 75-79 | 86 | 88 |
| 2013-2014 | 78 | 89 | 65 | 77 | 75-79 | 88 | |
| 2012-2013 | 76 | 86 | 64 | 75 | 75-79 | 85 | |
| 2011-2012 | 77 | 92 | 65 | 72 | 75-79 | 87 | |
| 2010-2011 | 74 | 85 | 61 | 70 | 70-74 | 85 |
Students
| Year | Enrollment | Year-to-year change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 189,777 | 0.5 |
| 2022-2023 | 188,843 | 0.5 |
| 2021-2022 | 187,943 | 0.5 |
| 2020-2021 | 187,057 | -4.1 |
| 2019-2020 | 194,675 | 1.1 |
| 2018-2019 | 192,533 | 0.4 |
| 2017-2018 | 191,786 | -0.5 |
| 2016-2017 | 192,721 | 1.8 |
| 2015-2016 | 189,322 | 1.4 |
| 2014-2015 | 186,605 | 2.0 |
| 2013-2014 | 182,895 | 1.8 |
| 2012-2013 | 179,514 | 1.5 |
| 2011-2012 | 176,901 | 1.3 |
| 2010-2011 | 174,663 | 1.0 |
| 2009-2010 | 172,897 | 1.2 |
| 2008-2009 | 170,757 | -0.1 |
| 2007-2008 | 170,883 | -0.3 |
| 2006-2007 | 171,431 | -2.0 |
| 2005-2006 | 174,935 | -0.1 |
| 2004-2005 | 175,076 | 2.8 |
| 2003-2004 | 170,260 | 3.2 |
| 2002-2003 | 164,896 | 2.8 |
| 2001-2002 | 160,223 | 4.0 |
| 2000-2001 | 153,871 | 2.7 |
| 1999-2000 | 149,665 | 0.0 |
| RACE | School District of Palm Beach County (%) | Florida K-12 STUDENTS (%) |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Black | 27.5 | 20.9 |
| Hispanic | 37.9 | 37.2 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Two or More Races | 2.8 | 4.2 |
| White | 28.2 | 34.4 |
Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.
Staff
As of the 2023-2024 school year, School District of Palm Beach County had 11,453.27 full-time classroom teachers. The student-teacher ratio was 16.57.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF TEACHERS |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten: | 93.87 |
| Kindergarten: | 565.50 |
| Elementary: | 3,699.68 |
| Secondary: | 4,939.75 |
| Total: | 11,453.27 |
School District of Palm Beach County employed 166.37 district administrators and 621.82 school administrators as of the 2023-2024 school year.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF ADMINISTRATORS |
|---|---|
| District Administrators: | 166.37 |
| District Administrative Support: | 294.00 |
| School Administrators: | 621.82 |
| School Administrative Support: | 1,192.25 |
| TYPE | NUMBER OF OTHER STAFF |
|---|---|
| Instructional Aides: | 1,593.08 |
| Instruc. Coordinators & Supervisors: | 70.33 |
| Total Guidance Counselors: | 449.55 |
| Elementary Guidance Counselors: | 103.00 |
| Secondary Guidance Counselors: | 253.00 |
| Librarians/Media Specialists: | 165.00 |
| Library/Media Support: | 101.67 |
| Student Support Services: | 2,610.96 |
| Other Support Services: | 3,827.10 |
Schools
Contact information
School District of Palm Beach County
3300 Forest Hill Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Phone: 561-434-8000
About school boards
Education legislation in Florida
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See also
| Florida | School Board Elections | News and Analysis |
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External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- School District of Palm Beach County
- Florida School Boards Association
- Florida Department of Education
Footnotes
- ↑ School District of Palm Beach County, "Biography of the Superintendent," accessed August 2, 2021
- ↑ School District of Palm Beach County, "Biography of the Superintendent," accessed June 6, 2019
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Donald E. Fennoy II, Ed.D," accessed June 6, 2019
- ↑ School District of Palm Beach County, "Superintendent Announces Resignation," July 13, 2021
- ↑ School District of Palm Beach County, "School Board Policies: Ch. 1. School District; 1.07 Board Elections," accessed August 2, 2021
- ↑ Online Sunshine, "The 2020 Florida Statutes: 1001.35 - Term of office," accessed April 27, 2021
- ↑ School District of Palm Beach County, "School Board Meetings," accessed December 13, 2023
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
- ↑ School District of Palm Beach County, "Instruction Salary Information: Effective July 1, 2024," accessed April 23, 2025
- ↑ School District of Palm Beach County, "Instruction Salary Information: Effective July 1, 2023," accessed February 6, 2024
- ↑ School District of Palm Beach County, "Instruction Salary Information: Effective July 1, 2020," accessed August 2, 2021
- ↑ U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC: EDFacts, "State Assessments in Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics- School Year 2018-19 EDFacts Data Documentation," accessed February 25, 2021
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