School District of Palm Beach County, Florida

About School District of Palm Beach County, Florida

The School District of Palm Beach County is the tenth largest in the nation and the fifth largest in the State of Florida serving more than 193,000 students who speak 145 languages and dialects. As the largest employer in Palm Beach County, the school district has 22,340 employees, including more than 12,900 teachers. Top-performing urban school district in Florida 10th largest District in the nation 193,000 students 2.9 billion budget 12,900 Classroom Teachers $41,000 Starting Teacher Salary 22,340 total employees 90% Graduation rate in District operated schools 197 different countries and territories of birth 145 Languages spoken District Schools offer instruction in several languages such as: Chinese, French, Italian, Latin, Spanish, & American Sign Language No 'F' rated schools 312 award winning programs in the areas of career academies 61% A & B rated schools MISSION The School District of Palm Beach County is committed to providing a world-class education with excellence and equity to empower each student to reach his or her highest potential with the most effective staff to foster the knowledge, skills, and ethics required for responsible citizenship and productive careers.