Serving 2,192 students in grades 9-12, William T. Dwyer 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 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher 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 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,192 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 10% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William T. Dwyer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
William T. Dwyer High School's student population of 2,192 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 124 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,192 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
William T. Dwyer High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William T. Dwyer High School is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1826 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
18%
36%
Black
28%
21%
White
47%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William T. Dwyer High School's ranking?
William T. Dwyer High School is ranked #1826 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are William T. Dwyer High School often compared to?
William T. Dwyer High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jupiter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of William T. Dwyer High School?
The graduation rate of William T. Dwyer High School is 98%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend William T. Dwyer High School?
2,192 students attend William T. Dwyer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of William T. Dwyer High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William T. Dwyer High School?
William T. Dwyer High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does William T. Dwyer High School offer ?
William T. Dwyer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is William T. Dwyer High School part of?
William T. Dwyer High School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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