Serving 134 students in grades 9-12, Leadership Academy West ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
134 students
Showing 2007–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤5%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)11-19%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
60%
38%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
21%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
34%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2007–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(14-15)50-59%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
42%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leadership Academy West?
The graduation rate of Leadership Academy West is 50-59%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 79%.
How many students attend Leadership Academy West?
134 students attend Leadership Academy West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Leadership Academy West students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leadership Academy West?
Leadership Academy West has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Leadership Academy West offer ?
Leadership Academy West offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Leadership Academy West part of?
Leadership Academy West is part of Palm Beach School District.
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