Spanish River Community High School
Boca Raton, Florida · Taking part in PTA Restaurant Week™, November 2–15, 2026
Spanish River Community High School is a public 9–12 high school at Jog and Yamato Roads in Boca Raton, part of the School District of Palm Beach County. Opened in 1983, it offers a college-preparatory curriculum with honors, Advanced Placement, Cambridge AICE and dual-enrollment courses, plus three Choice Career Academies (Biotechnology, American History & Law, and Entrepreneurship) and an in-house Early Childhood academy. It lists a school grade of A and an enrollment of about 2,700.
We, the Spanish River Staff, commit to maintaining a Center of Excellence including: Maintaining a positive and safe educational environment. Providing students with the academic, technical, and social skills to be successful in our multicultural society. Transforming students into self-sufficient, responsible adults who will contribute positively to life in the 21st century.
Programs & academics
Biotechnology Academy (Choice)
Delivered in a state-of-the-art facility, with college-level labs, molecular biology and biochemistry, and the chance to earn the Biotechnician Assistant Credentialing Exam (BACE). A 3.0 GPA is required to apply.
American History & Law Academy (Choice)
Promotes the study of American history and its legal framework through legislation drafting, legal and appellate briefs, mock trial, moot court, National History Day and a senior-year internship.
Entrepreneurship Academy (Choice)
Business courses in accounting, marketing, finance and more, with DECA competitions, stock-market simulations, and up to 12 college credits through Cambridge AICE business courses.
Early Childhood Academy (in-house)
Students learn about teaching young children with hands-on experience in the Little Sharks on-campus preschool and can earn certifications such as the Early Childhood Professional Certificate and the Child Development Associate (CDA).
Cambridge AICE
Advanced, college-level Cambridge courses across math & science, languages, arts & humanities and interdisciplinary groups, leading toward the AICE Diploma.
Advanced Placement & Dual Enrollment
The School Profile lists 30 AP courses and 73 honors courses, with dual enrollment through Florida Atlantic University and Palm Beach State College.
Recognition
- Florida DOE School of Excellence
- 348 AICE Diploma recipients and 47 AP Capstone Diploma recipients
- 2 National Merit Semifinalists and 3 Finalists
Student life
Clubs & activities
Athletics
Good to know
Compiled from the school’s official website (srhs.palmbeachschools.org) and its district’s page for the school, September 2026. Schools update their sites often — if something here is out of date, tell us and we will fix it.