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Palm Beach Central High School vs. Wellington High School

Should I attend Palm Beach Central High School or Wellington High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Palm Beach Central High School
8499 Forest Hill Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Wellington High School
2101 Greenview Shores Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Palm Beach Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Wellington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,831 students in grades 9-12, Palm Beach Central High School ranks in the top 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 is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,623 students in grades 9-12, Wellington High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,831 students
2,623 students
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% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
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Total Classroom Teachers
148 teachers
141 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
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Test Scores

#1730 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
#914 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
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42%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
57%
(Top 30% in FL)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Palm Beach Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wellington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55%
(Top 50% in FL)
65%
(Top 30% in FL)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Palm Beach Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wellington High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
97%
(Top 20% in FL)
98%
(Top 10% in FL)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
745
724
Grade 10 Students
715
685
Grade 11 Students
675
610
Grade 12 Students
696
604

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
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% Hispanic
41%
37%
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% Black
20%
13%
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% White
31%
43%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
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0.70
0.67
This chart display the diversity score of Palm Beach Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart display the diversity score of Wellington High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
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