Wellington High School
Tel:
(561)795-4900
- Wellington High School serves 2,525 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Wellington High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Wellington High School's student population of 2,525 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 137 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,525 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 137 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Wellington High School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Wellington High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #980 out of 3,601 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 32% |
| Black | 14% | 22% |
| White | 48% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.70 |
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| Graduation Rate | 92% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | PALM BEACH School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Wellington High School is Palm Beach Central High School (5.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Wellington Landings Middle School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is New Horizons Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wellington Wellington High Adult Education Center Grades: AE
0.0 miles
2101 Greenview Shores Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
(561)795-4910 0.0 AE n/a - Wellington New Horizons Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 656 students
0.5 miles
13900 Greenbriar Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414
(561)651-0500 0.5 PK-5 656 - Wellington Wellington Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 837 students
1.7 miles
13000 Paddock Dr
Wellington, FL 33414
(561)651-0600 1.7 PK-5 837 - Wellington Wellington Landings Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1196 students
1.9 miles
1100 Aero Club Dr
Wellington, FL 33414
(561)792-8100 1.9 6-8 1196 - Wellington Eagle Arts Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 749 students
2.1 miles
1100 Wellington Trace
Wellington, FL 33414
(561)412-4087 2.1 K-8 749
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