Serving 1,325 students in grades Kindergarten-12, A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,325 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School's student population of 1,325 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,325 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School is 0.74, which is more 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
#15 out of 3704 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
3%
Hispanic
28%
37%
Black
13%
21%
White
39%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School's ranking?
A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School is ranked #15 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School?
The graduation rate of A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School?
1,325 students attend A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School?
A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School offer ?
A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School part of?
A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School is part of Fau Lab School District.
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