Wellington High School

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Wellington High School ranks 164 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Wellington High School is a public high school serving 2,688 students in grades 9-12 in Wellington, Florida, which is part of the Palm Beach School District. This high-performing school consistently outshines the district and state averages in key metrics, making it a desirable educational option for families in the local community.

One of the standout features of Wellington High School is its consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 92.3% to 97.9% over the past several years, significantly higher than the state and district averages. The school also demonstrates strong academic performance, with proficiency rates in various standardized tests, such as EOC Biology 1 (77%), EOC US History (79%), and FAST English Language Arts for 9th grade (67%), exceeding the district and state levels. Additionally, Wellington High School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to the district and state, suggesting a higher level of student engagement and attendance.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Park Vista Community High School and Seminole Ridge Community High School, Wellington High School generally outperforms them in academic metrics, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. This consistent academic performance and the school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup reflective of the broader community, make it a standout educational institution in the region.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

2101 Greenview Shores Blvd
Wellington, FL 33414

(561) 795-4900

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
164^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,378

Feeder schools for Wellington High School:

Elementary:	Binks Forest Elementary School
	New Horizons Elementary School
	Panther Run Elementary School
	Wellington Elementary School
Middle:	Polo Park Middle School
	Wellington Landings Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 19.4

Number of students: 2,688

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.5%

Hispanic:

38.8%

African American:

12.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wellington High School ranks better than 79.7% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 6^th among 42 ranked high schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.75. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wellington High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Wellington High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.5%), Hispanic (38.8%), African American (12.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wellington High School is 19.4, which is the 25^th best among 42 high schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Wellington High School employs 138.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wellington High School is $11,378. 26 high schools in the Palm Beach School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Wellington High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Wellington High School 164^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Wellington High School in the ranking list.)

Palm Beach:

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Beach 41^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wellington High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	88.49	41^st	484	91.5%
2005	92.05	26^th	487	94.7%
2006	87.30	41^st	477	91.4%
2007	88.63	45^th	563	92.0%
2008	87.36	51^st	577	91.2%
2009	87.29	55^th	587	90.6%
2010	86.19	62^nd	620	90.0%
2011	83.69	86^th	622	86.2%
2012	69.22	97^th	606	84.0%
2013	72.30	111^th	648	82.9%
2014	74.65	118^th	687	82.8%
2016	73.11	93^rd	693	86.6%
2017	68.02	125^th	714	82.5%
2018	68.37	128^th	716	82.1%
2019	67.16	136^th	734	81.5%
2021	68.07	130^th	746	82.6%
2022	68.68	141^st	774	81.8%
2023	66.33	162^nd	792	79.5%
2024	65.75	164^th	807	79.7%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wellington High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	890	38	7	34	1	n/a	n/a	0	970
1990	1290	71	18	86	6	n/a	n/a	0	1471
1991	1470	66	32	80	6	n/a	n/a	0	1654
1992	1861	152	41	158	5	n/a	n/a	0	2217
1993	2027	187	67	186	10	n/a	n/a	0	2477
1994	2201	191	59	215	8	n/a	n/a	0	2674
1995	2535	231	66	279	6	n/a	n/a	0	3117
1996	2535	231	66	279	6	n/a	n/a	0	3117
1997	2829	274	69	315	11	n/a	n/a	0	3498
1998	2389	178	62	268	9	n/a	n/a	0	2906
1999	2260	140	63	271	10	n/a	n/a	0	2744
2000	2435	174	63	313	14	n/a	n/a	0	2999
2001	2439	198	73	370	12	n/a	n/a	0	3092
2002	2746	330	98	552	19	n/a	n/a	0	3745
2003	2746	330	98	552	19	n/a	n/a	0	3745
2004	2290	279	82	467	15	n/a	n/a	0	3133
2005	2281	260	53	523	14	n/a	n/a	0	3131
2006	1820	224	55	457	15	n/a	n/a	0	2571
2007	1544	208	42	449	12	n/a	n/a	80	2335
2008	1459	208	38	418	8	n/a	n/a	76	2207
2009	1359	233	43	417	7	n/a	n/a	74	2133
2010	1310	227	40	537	5	n/a	n/a	52	2171
2011	1303	268	54	611	8	2	48	0	2294
2012	1287	328	65	649	9	2	72	0	2412
2013	1254	359	61	655	9	2	63	0	2403
2014	1247	342	54	646	9	2	70	0	2370
2015	1248	341	54	669	5	2	63	0	2382
2016	1225	343	56	767	5	1	67	0	2464
2017	1201	339	59	827	9	1	89	0	2525
2018	1232	348	72	883	11	1	93	0	2640
2019	1167	341	75	896	11	1	93	0	2584
2020	1142	312	78	896	13	2	82	0	2525
2021	1164	313	72	910	13	5	80	0	2557
2022	1117	344	70	981	10	4	97	0	2623
2023	1143	332	64	1044	7	4	94	0	2688

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wellington High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	970	65.0	14.9	2
1990	1471	81.0	18.1	0.5
1991	1654	92.0	17.9	2.5
1992	2217	109.0	20.3	n/a
1993	2477	125.0	19.8	3.7
1994	2674	140.0	19.1	4.6
1995	3117	157.0	19.9	3.4
1996	3117	157.0	19.9	3.4
1997	3498	150.0	23.3	3.9
1998	2906	133.0	21.8	3.6
1999	2744	132.0	20.8	2.6
2000	2999	139.0	21.6	4.4
2001	3092	148.0	20.9	4.3
2002	3745	161.0	23.3	6
2003	3745	161.0	23.3	6
2004	3133	137.0	22.9	8.2
2005	3131	143.0	21.9	10.1
2006	2571	133.0	19.3	11.4
2007	2335	128.0	18.2	11.8
2008	2207	138.5	15.9	12.7
2009	2133	161.7	15.3	15.7
2010	2171	129.0	16.8	17.7
2011	2294	124.0	18.5	22.6
2012	2412	130.0	18.5	27.9
2013	2403	129.0	18.6	30.8
2014	2370	133.0	17.8	34.1
2015	2382	131.0	18.1	33.2
2016	2464	131.0	18.8	35.8
2017	2525	137.0	18.4	36.1
2018	2640	142.0	18.5	36.8
2019	2584	134.8	19.1	34.1
2020	2525	137.5	18.3	34.8
2021	2557	133.8	19.1	43.7
2022	2623	141.0	18.6	44.3
2023	2688	138.5	19.4	29.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wellington High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	970	65.0	14.9	2
1990	1471	81.0	18.1	0.5
1991	1654	92.0	17.9	2.5
1992	2217	109.0	20.3	n/a
1993	2477	125.0	19.8	3.7
1994	2674	140.0	19.1	4.6
1995	3117	157.0	19.9	3.4
1996	3117	157.0	19.9	3.4
1997	3498	150.0	23.3	3.9
1998	2906	133.0	21.8	3.6
1999	2744	132.0	20.8	2.6
2000	2999	139.0	21.6	4.4
2001	3092	148.0	20.9	4.3
2002	3745	161.0	23.3	6
2003	3745	161.0	23.3	6
2004	3133	137.0	22.9	8.2
2005	3131	143.0	21.9	10.1
2006	2571	133.0	19.3	11.4
2007	2335	128.0	18.2	11.8
2008	2207	138.5	15.9	12.7
2009	2133	161.7	15.3	15.7
2010	2171	129.0	16.8	17.7
2011	2294	124.0	18.5	22.6
2012	2412	130.0	18.5	27.9
2013	2403	129.0	18.6	30.8
2014	2370	133.0	17.8	34.1
2015	2382	131.0	18.1	33.2
2016	2464	131.0	18.8	35.8
2017	2525	137.0	18.4	36.1
2018	2640	142.0	18.5	36.8
2019	2584	134.8	19.1	34.1
2020	2525	137.5	18.3	34.8
2021	2557	133.8	19.1	43.7
2022	2623	141.0	18.6	44.3
2023	2688	138.5	19.4	29.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wellington High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$449 (5.5%)	$7,753 (94.5%)	$8,202
2019	$490 (5.7%)	$8,071 (94.3%)	$8,560
2020	$376 (3.9%)	$9,205 (96.1%)	$9,581
2021	$569 (5.9%)	$8,996 (94.0%)	$9,566
2022	$1,147 (10.8%)	$9,432 (89.2%)	$10,579
2023	$1,018 (8.9%)	$10,361 (91.1%)	$11,378

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wellington High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 136^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 162^nd of 792 High schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Wellington High School)	71	70	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	56	54	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wellington High School)	68	63	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	54	52	2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Wellington High School)	84	79	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Palm Beach)	69	63	6%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Wellington High School)	79	78	1%
End of Course US History (Palm Beach)	69	62	7%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Wellington High School)	53	54	1%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Palm Beach)	65	54	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Wellington High School)	64	66	2%
End of Course Geometry (Palm Beach)	61	53	8%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2584	2688	4%
African American	341	332	2.6%
American Indian	11	7	36.4%
Asian	75	64	14.7%
Hispanic	896	1044	16.5%
Pacific Islander	1	4	300%
White	1167	1143	2.1%
Two or More Races	93	94	1.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.1%	29.1%	5%

Schools Near Wellington High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)				FAST Math (2024)		Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wellington High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2101 Greenview Shores Blvd	Wellington	33414	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 795-4900	2,688	139	19.4	29.1%	1,143 (42.5%)	332 (12.4%)	1,044 (38.8%)	64 (2.4%)	7 (0.3%)	4 (0.1%)	94 (3.5%)	65.8	164^th of 807 public high schools	79.7%		66.3	162^nd of 792 public high schools	79.5%	2			67.0	63.0				59.0	59.0	77.0	79.0	$11,378	$1,018	$10,361
Somerset Academy Wellington High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1000 Wellington Trace	Wellington	33414	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(561) 421-5510	40	4	9.2	55.0%	13 (32.5%)	9 (22.5%)	17 (42.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)	28.9	554^th of 807 public high schools	31.4%					(n/a)			44.0	36.0				39.0	31.0	51.0		$14,566	$3,563	$11,003
Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility	Public	6-12	9680 Process Dr	West Palm Beach	33411	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 681-5908	30	1	30.0	10.0%	3 (10.0%)	24 (80.0%)	3 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Royal Palm Beach High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	10600 Okeechobee Blvd	Royal Palm Beach	33411	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 753-4000	2,343	121	19.3	56.9%	315 (13.4%)	1,038 (44.3%)	839 (35.8%)	66 (2.8%)	12 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (3.1%)	32.4	512^th of 807 public high schools	36.6%		33.2	468^th of 792 public high schools	40.9%	44			44.0	46.0				31.0	34.0	55.0	55.0	$11,609	$1,632	$9,978
Palm Beach Central High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	8499 Forest Hill Blvd	Wellington	33411	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 304-1000	2,980	140	21.3	39.6%	892 (29.9%)	596 (20.0%)	1,257 (42.2%)	129 (4.3%)	16 (0.5%)	6 (0.2%)	84 (2.8%)	51.7	283^rd of 807 public high schools	64.9%		53.3	251^st of 792 public high schools	68.3%	32			52.0	55.0				27.0	50.0	73.0	74.0	$10,466	$978	$9,488
Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School	Public	9-12	4906 Lyons Road	Lake Worth	33467	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(561) 851-5400	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)			52.0	54.0				34.0	47.0	73.0	69.0
Turning Points Academy	Public	6-12	1950 Benoist Farms Rd	West Palm Beach	33411	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 681-3700	76	11	6.9	80.3%	9 (11.8%)	48 (63.2%)	15 (19.7%)	2 (2.6%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	5.1	718^th of 807 public high schools	11.0%		4.2	723^rd of 792 public high schools	8.7%	5	5.0	6.0	15.0	13.0	6.0	0.0	0.0	5.0		21.0		$48,133	$4,069	$44,063
Seminole Ridge Community High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	4601 Seminole Pratt Whitney Rd	Loxahatchee	33470	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 422-2600	2,262	122	18.5	35.6%	1,029 (45.5%)	310 (13.7%)	761 (33.6%)	68 (3.0%)	9 (0.4%)	6 (0.3%)	79 (3.5%)	46.4	345^th of 807 public high schools	57.2%		50	285^th of 792 public high schools	64.0%	60			57.0	53.0				34.0	46.0	65.0	62.0	$11,748	$1,023	$10,726
John I. Leonard High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	4701 10th Ave N	Greenacres	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 641-1200	3,549	175	20.2	67.3%	368 (10.4%)	601 (16.9%)	2,483 (70.0%)	45 (1.3%)	13 (0.4%)	7 (0.2%)	32 (0.9%)	27.8	564^th of 807 public high schools	30.1%		23.3	571^st of 792 public high schools	27.9%	7			36.0	39.0				29.0	30.0	59.0	56.0	$11,247	$1,431	$9,815
Somerset Academy Canyons High School	Public, Charter	9-12	9385 Boynton Beach Blvd	Boynton Beach	33472	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 732-8252	1,074	31	35.2	35.8%	394 (36.7%)	291 (27.1%)	303 (28.2%)	34 (3.2%)	8 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (4.0%)	64.4	178^th of 807 public high schools	77.9%		56.2	231^st of 792 public high schools	70.8%	53			72.0	64.0				47.0	60.0	68.0	77.0	$9,249	$547	$8,702

Frequently Asked Questions about Wellington High School

What schools feed into Wellington High School?

Wellington High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Binks Forest Elementary School
Elementary : New Horizons Elementary School
Elementary : Panther Run Elementary School
Elementary : Wellington Elementary School
Middle : Polo Park Middle School
Middle : Wellington Landings Middle

Is Wellington High School a good school?

Wellington High School ranks 164^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Wellington High School?

Students at Wellington High School are 43% White, 39% Hispanic, 12% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Wellington High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,688 students attended Wellington High School.

What district is Wellington High School in?

Palm Beach

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