Dr. Joaquín García High School
| Dr Joaquin García High School | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| , 33467 United States | |
| Coordinates | 26°36′17″N 80°11′16″W / 26.6047°N 80.1879°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Established | 2023 |
| School district | School District of Palm Beach County |
| Principal | Oscar Otero |
| Teaching staff | 82.00 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,695 (2023–2024)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 20.67[1] |
| Color(s) | Carolina Blue, Navy and White[2] |
| Nickname | Bulldogs |
| Website | www |
Dr. Joaquín García High School is a public high school located in Lake Worth, Florida, United States.
History
Dr. Joaquín García High School was established in 2023. The school is the first high school in Palm Beach County to be named after a Hispanic community leader. The school is named after Dr. Joaquín García, who is co-founder of the Hispanic Education Coalition, who died in December 2021.[3]
References
- ^ a b c "DR. Joaquin Garcia High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
- ^ "Palm Beach County's newest high school announces its mascot. And the winner is ..." The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
- ^ "'History in the making': New high school's name will be a first for Palm Beach County". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved November 3, 2022.