West Area School Of Choice serves 169 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
169 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
37%
Black
71%
21%
White
16%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
49%
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
How many students attend West Area School Of Choice?
169 students attend West Area School Of Choice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of West Area School Of Choice students are Black, 16% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Area School Of Choice?
West Area School Of Choice has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Area School Of Choice offer ?
West Area School Of Choice offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is West Area School Of Choice part of?
West Area School Of Choice is part of Palm Beach School District.
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