In 2002, the school was almost entirely demolished, and then reconstructed as a new campus. There is a new science building.
In August 2007, the building of a new stadium began, and it was finished by July 2008. According to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, the stadium features FieldTurf, a type of artificial turf with a thin, blade-like carpet that will allow use no matter what the weather. The new turf is also twice as soft as the previous field, so falling on it is safer.[3] The installation of artificial turf was the first for any school in the Palm Beach County School District, according to Jim Cartmill, assistant director of program management with the School Board.
The stadium features a nine-lane track, bleachers that stretch from goal line to goal line (for the home team fans) and from 10-yard line to 10-yard line (for visitors), with seating for up to 4,025 people, a 1,000 seat increase over the previous stadium. The stadium is accessible to the handicapped. It also has a pole vault and high jump, along with eight lighted tennis courts. An Olympic-sized swimming pool was added and opened in early 2011.[4]
Student body
Statistics
Student-teacher ratio is 1:17
4% of teachers have advanced degrees
The average number of years teachers spend teaching is 23
Boca High is initiating the use of AVID strategies, beginning 2017.
STEM Program
Boca High is known for its magnet program, called STEM. This stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, and was started during the 2004–2005 school year.
Advanced placement
In 2011–2012, the following Advanced Placement (AP) exams are available to students:
The Boca Raton Community High School Theatre Department is home of the Thespian Troupe 2564 and a theatre department and drama club which puts on high-production musicals and plays in the 800-seat Kathryn Lindgren Theatre on campus. The Drama Club puts on an annual musical production each spring while the school offers thespian-related electives including theater, advanced theater, musical theater classes as well as dance.
AICE Curriculum
Boca Raton High School offers AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education) classes. AICE is run by Cambridge Assessment International Education. These courses are college accredited throughout universities in Florida, and depending on the level of completion of studies, are eligible for scholarships applicable within the state. The following AICE classes and standardized tests are offered at Boca Raton High School:
US History (History of the Americas)
International History
Sociology
Psychology
Thinking Skills
General Paper
Global Perspectives
English Language
Spanish Language
Business
Art and Design I
Art and Design II
Music I
Marine Science
Biology
Chemistry
General Math
Portuguese Language (initiated during the first quarter of the 2011–2012 school year)
Travel and Tourism
Athletics
There has been a history of competitive rivalry with the neighboring high school, West Boca Raton High School, and Atlantic High School in football and baseball.[8] In soccer and volleyball, however, the rivalry is with Spanish River High School.
In 2007, after two years of near misses, the girls' team won the state championship. They went on to repeat the state title in 2008. The boys' team placed 37th in 2007, and followed with state runner-up in 2008; tied for the highest finish in school history. In 2012, the boys team places 1st overall at the state championships.[9] As of 2018, the swim team is coached by Allan Williams.[10]
Water Polo
In 2019, the Men's Water Polo team captured their third District Championship in school history while also making their first State Championship Tournament in school history.[11]
Student Government Association (SGA)
The Student Council of Boca Raton Community High School has a dominant presence at the Florida Association of Student Councils (FASC), and has been recognized accordingly. The leadership students have won more project awards in more categories than any other school in the state of Florida. For the 2011–2012 school year, Boca High's Ian Mellul was elected to serve as president of the FASC.The leadership students most recently accomplished the following at the 2010 FASC States Competition:
Boca Raton NJROTC
2010 Nationals Competing Team2010 Florida State Champions
The Bobcat Battalion was started in 1994 by LCDR Kenneth A. Bingham USN (Ret.) who was later joined by Chief Petty Officer Edwin A. Morales, USN (Ret.). The current Naval Science instructors are Lieutenant Colonel Dennis Powers USMC (Ret.), Master Chief Petty Officer Alberto C. Sosa USN (Ret.), and Chief Petty Officer Edwin A. Morales USN (Ret.). It has since become one of the best in the nation.[12] The Regiment consisted of five companies, with approximately 400 cadets in the unit as of 2014. Cadets' daily curriculum involves academics, physical training (PT), and general knowledge on life in the United States Navy. The NJROTC's main goal is to develop informed citizens. The current Commanding Officer of the unit is c/CDR Ellie Rafalski.
^Meyer, Graham (June 8, 2011). "The File on Citadel's Ken Griffin". No. Politics & City Life. Chicago, IL, United States: Chicago Magazine. Chicago Tribune Media. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
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