Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts

501 S Sapodilla Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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Top 5%
Serving 1,368 students in grades 9-12, Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (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 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1% in FL)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 93% (Top 1%)
  • : 97% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts's student population of 1,368 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,368 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
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School Rankings

Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#83 out of 3704 schools
(Top 5%)
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83%
52%
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93%
52%
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97%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
10%
3%
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Hispanic
26%
37%
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Black
13%
21%
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White
46%
35%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
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≥99%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts's ranking?
Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts is ranked #83 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts often compared to?
Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% 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 Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts?
The graduation rate of Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts is 99%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts?
1,368 students attend Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts?
Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts offer ?
Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts part of?
Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts is part of Palm Beach School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 93% (Top 1%)
  • : 97% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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