Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts

Summary:

Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts is a high-performing public high school serving grades 9-12 in West Palm Beach, Florida, with a student population of 1,374. This school consistently outshines the surrounding Palm Beach school district and the state of Florida in academic achievement, graduation rates, and other key metrics.

The school's academic performance is exceptional, with 94% of students proficient or better in 10th grade English Language Arts, compared to just 54% for the Palm Beach district and 53% for the state. Dreyfoos Junior School also boasts an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 99.4% to 100% over the past few years, far surpassing the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's student population is more racially diverse than nearby schools, with higher percentages of White and Asian students, and it maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate.

Interestingly, Dreyfoos Junior School spends significantly more per student, ranging from $9,275 to $12,147, compared to the nearby G-Star School Of The Arts, Ese Other Teaching Services, and other local schools. This higher resource allocation likely contributes to the school's exceptional educational outcomes and the rich learning environment it provides for its diverse student body.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

501 S Sapodilla Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

(561) 802-6000

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
21^st of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,147

Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Number of students: 1,374

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.4%

Hispanic:

24.6%

African American:

12.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts ranks better than 97.4% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 42 ranked high schools in the Palm Beach School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.72. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts 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 Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.4%), Hispanic (24.6%), African American (12.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts is 19.2, which is the 21^st best among 42 high schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts employs 71.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts is $12,147, which is the 17^th highest among 42 high schools in the Palm Beach School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts 21^st of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts 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 Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	98.52	5^th	484	99.0%
2005	98.25	6^th	487	98.8%
2006	98.27	8^th	477	98.3%
2007	97.83	10^th	563	98.2%
2008	97.34	10^th	577	98.3%
2009	97.16	12^th	587	98.0%
2010	96.86	10^th	620	98.4%
2011	97.79	9^th	622	98.6%
2012	89.12	22^nd	606	96.4%
2013	93.54	13^th	648	98.0%
2014	92.96	15^th	687	97.8%
2016	89.96	20^th	693	97.1%
2017	89.86	22^nd	714	96.9%
2018	89.87	20^th	716	97.2%
2019	90.40	19^th	734	97.4%
2021	89.29	23^rd	746	96.9%
2022	91.34	14^th	774	98.2%
2023	90.69	21^st	792	97.3%
2024	89.72	21^st	807	97.4%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.7)

33%

Reviews:

by a student
Monday, July 2, 2012

This school is very overrated. It is elitist, overly competitive, and administration is a joke. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	262	58	3	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	343
1992	440	90	7	34	1	n/a	n/a	0	572
1993	641	101	9	56	1	n/a	n/a	0	808
1994	740	136	13	72	2	n/a	n/a	0	963
1995	780	165	18	84	3	n/a	n/a	0	1050
1996	780	165	18	84	3	n/a	n/a	0	1050
1997	768	159	27	92	2	n/a	n/a	0	1048
1998	786	172	24	91	3	n/a	n/a	0	1076
1999	792	196	23	100	4	n/a	n/a	0	1115
2000	884	177	32	113	6	n/a	n/a	0	1212
2001	914	169	38	144	5	n/a	n/a	0	1270
2002	1037	129	42	133	9	n/a	n/a	0	1350
2003	1037	129	42	133	9	n/a	n/a	0	1350
2004	994	129	44	146	8	n/a	n/a	0	1321
2005	979	109	48	133	10	n/a	n/a	0	1279
2006	997	122	45	157	6	n/a	n/a	0	1327
2007	925	121	46	171	5	n/a	n/a	83	1351
2008	908	119	48	179	5	n/a	n/a	91	1350
2009	848	136	44	203	3	n/a	n/a	88	1322
2010	784	136	47	263	7	n/a	n/a	65	1302
2011	776	155	52	254	8	2	64	0	1311
2012	766	152	58	266	7	0	47	0	1296
2013	782	158	65	260	7	0	50	0	1322
2014	799	140	69	269	5	0	55	0	1337
2015	789	134	70	305	3	2	70	0	1373
2016	806	141	80	295	2	2	74	0	1400
2017	815	134	81	306	3	1	79	0	1419
2018	771	140	99	307	4	1	74	0	1396
2019	764	125	110	307	4	1	71	0	1382
2020	744	120	115	309	4	1	78	0	1371
2021	710	125	127	326	3	0	72	0	1363
2022	691	151	121	340	3	0	74	0	1380
2023	651	175	136	338	1	0	73	0	1374

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	343	31.0	11.0	7.9
1992	572	36.0	15.8	n/a
1993	808	49.0	16.5	6.9
1994	963	58.0	16.6	8.3
1995	1050	60.0	17.5	9
1996	1050	60.0	17.5	9
1997	1048	58.0	18.1	4.1
1998	1076	55.0	19.6	4.6
1999	1115	57.0	19.6	5.5
2000	1212	63.0	19.2	8.9
2001	1270	66.0	19.2	7
2002	1350	68.0	19.9	4.4
2003	1350	68.0	19.9	4.4
2004	1321	67.0	19.7	6.7
2005	1279	69.0	18.5	5.3
2006	1327	72.0	18.4	7.1
2007	1351	74.0	18.3	8.8
2008	1350	82.5	16.4	11
2009	1322	98.3	15.6	10.9
2010	1302	74.0	17.5	15.7
2011	1311	73.0	17.9	14.7
2012	1296	71.5	18.1	16.4
2013	1322	73.0	18.1	18.5
2014	1337	84.0	15.9	21.5
2015	1373	75.0	18.3	19.9
2016	1400	73.0	19.1	22.4
2017	1419	71.0	19.9	21.9
2018	1396	81.0	17.2	22.3
2019	1382	70.5	19.6	20.5
2020	1371	70.5	19.4	20.4
2021	1363	65.0	20.9	24
2022	1380	72.0	19.1	28.2
2023	1374	71.5	19.2	19.4

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 Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	343	31.0	11.0	7.9
1992	572	36.0	15.8	n/a
1993	808	49.0	16.5	6.9
1994	963	58.0	16.6	8.3
1995	1050	60.0	17.5	9
1996	1050	60.0	17.5	9
1997	1048	58.0	18.1	4.1
1998	1076	55.0	19.6	4.6
1999	1115	57.0	19.6	5.5
2000	1212	63.0	19.2	8.9
2001	1270	66.0	19.2	7
2002	1350	68.0	19.9	4.4
2003	1350	68.0	19.9	4.4
2004	1321	67.0	19.7	6.7
2005	1279	69.0	18.5	5.3
2006	1327	72.0	18.4	7.1
2007	1351	74.0	18.3	8.8
2008	1350	82.5	16.4	11
2009	1322	98.3	15.6	10.9
2010	1302	74.0	17.5	15.7
2011	1311	73.0	17.9	14.7
2012	1296	71.5	18.1	16.4
2013	1322	73.0	18.1	18.5
2014	1337	84.0	15.9	21.5
2015	1373	75.0	18.3	19.9
2016	1400	73.0	19.1	22.4
2017	1419	71.0	19.9	21.9
2018	1396	81.0	17.2	22.3
2019	1382	70.5	19.6	20.5
2020	1371	70.5	19.4	20.4
2021	1363	65.0	20.9	24
2022	1380	72.0	19.1	28.2
2023	1374	71.5	19.2	19.4

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 Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$283 (3.3%)	$8,259 (96.7%)	$8,542
2019	$325 (3.6%)	$8,592 (96.3%)	$8,918
2020	$14 (0.1%)	$9,475 (99.9%)	$9,489
2021	$302 (3.3%)	$8,973 (96.7%)	$9,275
2022	$802 (7.7%)	$9,654 (92.3%)	$10,457
2023	$831 (6.8%)	$11,317 (93.2%)	$12,147

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 19^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 21^st of 792 High schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts)	97	95	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	56	54	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts)	93	91	2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	54	52	2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts)	97	93	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Palm Beach)	69	63	6%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts)	96	95	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 (Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts)	91	74	17%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Palm Beach)	65	54	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts)	93	86	7%
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	1382	1374	0.6%
African American	125	175	40%
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	110	136	23.6%
Hispanic	307	338	10.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	764	651	14.8%
Two or More Races	71	73	2.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.5%	19.4%	1.2%

Schools Near Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (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 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th 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
Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	9-12	501 S Sapodilla Ave	West Palm Beach	33401	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	No	(561) 802-6000	1,374	72	19.2	19.4%	651 (47.4%)	175 (12.7%)	338 (24.6%)	136 (9.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (5.3%)	89.7	21^st of 807 public high schools	97.4%		90.7	21^st of 792 public high schools	97.3%		95.0	94.0	80.0	85.0	94.0	97.0	$12,147	$831	$11,317
Worthington High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1711 Worthington Rd	West Palm Beach	33409	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 615-0370	300	3	100.0	2.7%	36 (12.0%)	132 (44.0%)	119 (39.7%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.7%)	2.3	778^th of 807 public high schools	3.6%		2.7	766^th of 792 public high schools	3.3%	12	9.0	7.0	9.0	2.0	0.0	0.0	$10,647	$1,518	$9,129
Florida Futures Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1760 N Congress Ave	West Palm Beach	33409	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 215-0933	140	3	46.6	2.9%	19 (13.6%)	77 (55.0%)	39 (27.9%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	9.9	671^st of 807 public high schools	16.9%		3.3	748^th of 792 public high schools	5.6%	77		14.0			50.0	15.0	$7,773	$47	$7,727
Slam Academy High School Palm Beach	Public, Charter	9-12	2845 Summit Blvd	West Palm Beach	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 669-2906	319	12	25.9	69.3%	34 (10.7%)	43 (13.5%)	239 (74.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	28.1	562^nd of 807 public high schools	30.4%		29.3	509^th of 792 public high schools	35.7%	53	35.0	48.0	21.0	39.0	51.0	58.0	$9,650	$1,189	$8,461
Educational Services Program-East	Public	5-12	3228 Gun Club Rd	West Palm Beach	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 868-5391	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Palm Beach County Jail	Public	6-12	3228 Gun Club Rd	West Palm Beach	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 681-5908	31	3	10.3	9.7%	1 (3.2%)	19 (61.3%)	9 (29.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$24,013	$3,761	$20,251
Forest Hill Community High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	6901 Parker Ave	West Palm Beach	33405	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 540-2400	2,407	122	19.8	66.0%	284 (11.8%)	266 (11.1%)	1,790 (74.4%)	22 (0.9%)	11 (0.5%)	5 (0.2%)	29 (1.2%)	30.5	534^th of 807 public high schools	33.8%		28	522^nd of 792 public high schools	34.1%	12	45.0	45.0	24.0	37.0	55.0	47.0	$11,806	$1,552	$10,255
Palm Beach Lakes High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3505 Shiloh Dr	West Palm Beach	33407	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 640-5000	2,688	115	23.3	70.0%	124 (4.6%)	1,608 (59.8%)	884 (32.9%)	21 (0.8%)	13 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	36 (1.3%)	23.2	611^th of 807 public high schools	24.3%		19.2	613^th of 792 public high schools	22.6%	2	27.0	33.0	24.0	35.0	53.0	57.0	$9,829	$1,369	$8,460
Believers Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	5840 Corporate Way Ste 100	West Palm Beach	33407	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 340-2507	94	7	13.4	62.8%	15 (16.0%)	60 (63.8%)	19 (20.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.2	753^rd of 807 public high schools	6.7%		3.1	754^th of 792 public high schools	4.8%	1	9.0	9.0	0.0				$17,133	$1,592	$15,541
G-Star School Of The Arts	Public, Charter	9-12	2065 Prairie Rd Bldg J	West Palm Beach	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 967-2023	754	32	23.5	45.8%	271 (35.9%)	138 (18.3%)	307 (40.7%)	10 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.6%)	57.8	225^th of 807 public high schools	72.1%		56.3	227^th of 792 public high schools	71.3%	2	55.0	59.0	37.0	62.0	75.0	74.0	$11,750	$1,705	$10,045

Frequently Asked Questions about Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts

How many students attend Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,374 students attended Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts.

Is Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts a good school?

Yes! Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 21^st of 807 Florida high schools.

What district is Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts in?

Palm Beach

What is the racial makeup of Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts?

Students at Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts are 47% White, 25% Hispanic, 13% African American, 10% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

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