Royal Palm Beach High School vs. Wellington High School
Should I attend Royal Palm Beach 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
Top Rankings
Royal Palm Beach High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Wellington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,371 students in grades 9-12, Royal Palm Beach High School 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 is 22% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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
2,371 students
2,623 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
133 teachers
141 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2995 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#914 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
65%
Graduation Rate
95%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
610
724
Grade 10 Students
625
685
Grade 11 Students
561
610
Grade 12 Students
575
604
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
35%
37%
% Black
43%
13%
% White
15%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%