FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education
FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education
Of the 194,232 students attending Palm Beach County district schools, 37.8% were Hispanic. White students were the second largest ethnicity in Palm Beach County districts (28.2%).
In the previous school year, hispanic students were the most common group in Palm Beach County districts, representing 37.3% of the student body.
School District of Palm Beach County had the most diverse student body in the county, which included Asian, white, Black, Hispanic, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaskan Native, and multiracial students.
In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county increased by 0.5% when compared to the previous year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Palm Beach County.
Meanwhile, Florida continues to face a teacher shortage in the 2023-24 school year. Despite some improvements, the state reported nearly 4,800 instructional vacancies at the beginning of the year. According to the Florida Department of Education, core subjects such as English, reading, and math among the areas with the highest demand for teachers.
According to the National Education Association (NEA), Florida ranked 50th in the U.S. for teacher pay in the 2022-23 school year, with salaries lower than they were a decade ago when adjusted for inflation.
Governor DeSantis's budget for the 2024-25 school year allocates nearly $38 billion for education, with $1.25 billion dedicated to teachers' salaries and other instructional personnel.
| District | Most prevalent ethnicity | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| School District of Palm Beach County | Hispanic | 37% | 191,398 |
| Florida Atlantic University Lab School Distirct | White | 38% | 2,834 |
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