William T. Dwyer High School

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William T. Dwyer High School ranks 254 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

William T. Dwyer High School is a public high school located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, serving 2,206 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Palm Beach County School District, which is ranked 41 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

William T. Dwyer High School stands out for its diverse student population, with 48.23% White, 26.29% African American, and 19.27% Hispanic students. This diversity is higher compared to nearby schools like Palm Beach Gardens High School and Jupiter High School, which have higher percentages of White students. The school also maintains strong graduation rates, with a 93.8% four-year graduation rate in 2022-2023, higher than the state and district averages. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.0% in 2019-2020 to 25.5% in 2022-2023, an area of concern.

While William T. Dwyer High School's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels, the school still performs better than some nearby high schools. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Algebra 1 (34%), Geometry (65%), and 10th grade English Language Arts (60%) were below the district and state averages, but higher than schools like Palm Beach Lakes High School. By addressing the factors contributing to the lower test scores and the high chronic absenteeism, the school can continue to improve and provide a quality education for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

13601 N Military Trl
West Palm Beach, FL 33410

(561) 625-7800

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
254^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,796

Feeder schools for William T. Dwyer High School:

Elementary:	Beacon Cove Intermediate School
	Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary
	Dwight D. Eisenhower K-8
	Lighthouse Elementary School
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	Lincoln Elementary School
	Marsh Pointe Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 2,206

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.2%

African American:

26.3%

Hispanic:

19.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details William T. Dwyer High School ranks better than 68.5% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 13^th among 42 ranked high schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.84. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at William T. Dwyer 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 William T. Dwyer High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.2%), African American (26.3%), Hispanic (19.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at William T. Dwyer High School is 18, which is the 18^th best among 42 high schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare William T. Dwyer High School employs 122 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at William T. Dwyer High School is $12,796, which is the 13^th highest among 42 high schools in the Palm Beach School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

William T. Dwyer High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks William T. Dwyer High School 254^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See William T. Dwyer 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 William T. Dwyer High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	77.04	92^nd	484	81.0%
2005	67.07	156^th	487	68.0%
2006	59.26	202^nd	477	57.7%
2007	69.73	159^th	563	71.8%
2008	69.85	154^th	577	73.3%
2009	64.83	204^th	587	65.2%
2010	64.30	224^th	620	63.9%
2011	61.13	258^th	622	58.5%
2012	51.53	225^th	606	62.9%
2013	62.65	179^th	648	72.4%
2014	63.93	197^th	687	71.3%
2016	58.13	197^th	693	71.6%
2017	55.06	237^th	714	66.8%
2018	54.11	236^th	716	67.0%
2019	54.75	240^th	734	67.3%
2021	50.03	271^st	746	63.7%
2022	51.07	268^th	774	65.4%
2023	41.74	374^th	792	52.8%
2024	54.84	254^th	807	68.5%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for William T. Dwyer High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1992	541	357	8	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	925
1993	889	495	14	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	1424
1994	1091	553	20	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	1705
1995	1237	558	31	60	5	n/a	n/a	0	1891
1996	1237	558	31	60	5	n/a	n/a	0	1891
1997	1250	562	18	59	6	n/a	n/a	0	1895
1998	1305	571	17	60	7	n/a	n/a	0	1960
1999	1335	581	14	71	11	n/a	n/a	0	2012
2000	1397	580	13	84	9	n/a	n/a	0	2083
2001	1433	584	17	89	7	n/a	n/a	0	2130
2002	1559	611	24	117	10	n/a	n/a	0	2321
2003	1559	611	24	117	10	n/a	n/a	0	2321
2004	1249	582	25	104	7	n/a	n/a	0	1967
2005	1196	584	22	113	5	n/a	n/a	0	1920
2006	1134	679	25	128	7	n/a	n/a	0	1973
2007	999	664	23	114	10	n/a	n/a	50	1860
2008	946	638	28	118	5	n/a	n/a	51	1786
2009	961	684	39	133	5	n/a	n/a	70	1892
2010	1034	812	54	196	16	n/a	n/a	82	2194
2011	1112	800	52	225	14	4	73	0	2280
2012	1202	758	48	264	15	2	65	0	2354
2013	1138	640	35	263	13	0	57	0	2146
2014	1129	578	44	254	14	0	53	0	2072
2015	1038	620	44	271	11	0	53	0	2037
2016	1013	639	54	276	9	0	53	0	2044
2017	1089	711	66	284	11	1	65	0	2227
2018	1061	761	71	316	7	3	88	0	2307
2019	1056	736	85	339	11	5	85	0	2317
2020	1010	675	86	386	10	3	82	0	2252
2021	975	627	89	383	6	3	85	0	2168
2022	1035	610	83	388	8	4	64	0	2192
2023	1064	580	69	425	1	3	64	0	2206

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 William T. Dwyer High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	925	52.0	17.7	n/a
1993	1424	65.0	21.9	17.5
1994	1705	81.0	21.0	22.6
1995	1891	83.0	22.8	13.6
1996	1891	83.0	22.8	13.6
1997	1895	86.0	22.0	12.6
1998	1960	95.0	20.6	15.9
1999	2012	105.0	19.2	12
2000	2083	102.0	20.4	15.1
2001	2130	105.0	20.3	14.3
2002	2321	119.0	19.5	15.5
2003	2321	119.0	19.5	15.5
2004	1967	101.0	19.5	20.4
2005	1920	98.0	19.6	19.9
2006	1973	113.0	17.5	24.5
2007	1860	107.0	17.4	25.7
2008	1786	110.0	16.2	25.4
2009	1892	127.9	17.2	28.8
2010	2194	119.0	18.4	34.4
2011	2280	122.0	18.6	35
2012	2354	124.5	18.9	35.8
2013	2146	125.0	17.1	34.6
2014	2072	121.0	17.1	40.2
2015	2037	123.0	16.5	42.5
2016	2044	122.0	16.7	44.8
2017	2227	130.0	17.1	45.3
2018	2307	131.0	17.6	46.7
2019	2317	126.0	18.3	44.2
2020	2252	133.0	16.9	42.6
2021	2168	122.5	17.6	49.5
2022	2192	124.0	17.6	49.5
2023	2206	122.0	18.0	37.4

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 William T. Dwyer High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	925	52.0	17.7	n/a
1993	1424	65.0	21.9	17.5
1994	1705	81.0	21.0	22.6
1995	1891	83.0	22.8	13.6
1996	1891	83.0	22.8	13.6
1997	1895	86.0	22.0	12.6
1998	1960	95.0	20.6	15.9
1999	2012	105.0	19.2	12
2000	2083	102.0	20.4	15.1
2001	2130	105.0	20.3	14.3
2002	2321	119.0	19.5	15.5
2003	2321	119.0	19.5	15.5
2004	1967	101.0	19.5	20.4
2005	1920	98.0	19.6	19.9
2006	1973	113.0	17.5	24.5
2007	1860	107.0	17.4	25.7
2008	1786	110.0	16.2	25.4
2009	1892	127.9	17.2	28.8
2010	2194	119.0	18.4	34.4
2011	2280	122.0	18.6	35
2012	2354	124.5	18.9	35.8
2013	2146	125.0	17.1	34.6
2014	2072	121.0	17.1	40.2
2015	2037	123.0	16.5	42.5
2016	2044	122.0	16.7	44.8
2017	2227	130.0	17.1	45.3
2018	2307	131.0	17.6	46.7
2019	2317	126.0	18.3	44.2
2020	2252	133.0	16.9	42.6
2021	2168	122.5	17.6	49.5
2022	2192	124.0	17.6	49.5
2023	2206	122.0	18.0	37.4

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 William T. Dwyer High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$541 (6.7%)	$7,540 (93.3%)	$8,081
2019	$582 (6.6%)	$8,181 (93.4%)	$8,763
2020	$409 (4.0%)	$9,799 (96.0%)	$10,208
2021	$755 (7.1%)	$9,873 (92.9%)	$10,627
2022	$1,332 (11.4%)	$10,399 (88.6%)	$11,731
2023	$1,081 (8.4%)	$11,715 (91.6%)	$12,796

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on William T. Dwyer 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 240^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 374^th of 792 High schools	14.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (William T. Dwyer High School)	59	51	8%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	56	54	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (William T. Dwyer High School)	57	54	3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	54	52	2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (William T. Dwyer High School)	67	55	12%
End of Course Biology 1 (Palm Beach)	69	63	6%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (William T. Dwyer High School)	71	61	10%
End of Course US History (Palm Beach)	69	62	7%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (William T. Dwyer High School)	45	21	24%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Palm Beach)	65	54	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (William T. Dwyer High School)	64	49	15%
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	2317	2206	4.8%
African American	736	580	21.2%
American Indian	11	1	90.9%
Asian	85	69	18.8%
Hispanic	339	425	25.4%
Pacific Islander	5	3	40%
White	1056	1064	0.8%
Two or More Races	85	64	24.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.2%	37.4%	6.8%

Schools Near William T. Dwyer 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 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th 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
William T. Dwyer High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	13601 N Military Trl	West Palm Beach	33410	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 625-7800	2,206	122	18.0	37.4%	1,064 (48.2%)	580 (26.3%)	425 (19.3%)	69 (3.1%)	1 (0.0%)	3 (0.1%)	64 (2.9%)	54.8	254^th of 807 public high schools	68.5%		41.7	374^th of 792 public high schools	52.8%	120		59.0	60.0			34.0	65.0	63.0	66.0	$12,796	$1,081	$11,715
Jupiter High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	500 Military Trl	Jupiter	33458	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 744-7900	3,087	158	19.6	28.0%	1,820 (59.0%)	95 (3.1%)	986 (31.9%)	86 (2.8%)	8 (0.3%)	6 (0.2%)	86 (2.8%)	64.9	171^st of 807 public high schools	78.8%		67.2	153^rd of 792 public high schools	80.7%	18		64.0	72.0			53.0	59.0	77.0	71.0	$12,177	$899	$11,278
Palm Beach Gardens High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	4245 Holly Dr	Palm Beach Gardens	33410	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 694-7300	2,570	151	17.0	61.3%	424 (16.5%)	1,338 (52.1%)	632 (24.6%)	93 (3.6%)	11 (0.4%)	5 (0.2%)	67 (2.6%)	26.8	576^th of 807 public high schools	28.6%		22.3	582^nd of 792 public high schools	26.5%	6		40.0	44.0			20.0	25.0	53.0	52.0	$12,638	$1,669	$10,970
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy	Public	5-12	7071 Garden Rd	Riviera Beach	33404	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 881-4740	156	19	8.2	80.8%	5 (3.2%)	126 (80.8%)	20 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.2%)	2	796^th of 807 public high schools	1.4%		2.9	760^th of 792 public high schools	4.0%	36	13.0	13.0	13.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	8.0	0.0	$27,643	$2,149	$25,494
Inlet Grove Community High School	Public, Charter	9-12	600 W 28th St	Riviera Beach	33404	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 881-4600	774	44	17.5	69.9%	33 (4.3%)	571 (73.8%)	150 (19.4%)	9 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.3%)	62.7	195^th of 807 public high schools	75.8%		60.4	199^th of 792 public high schools	74.9%	4		59.0	68.0			41.0	60.0	68.0	94.0	$10,479	$1,378	$9,102
Suncoast Community High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1717 Avenue S	Riviera Beach	33404	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 882-3400	1,592	80	19.9	26.4%	543 (34.1%)	348 (21.9%)	363 (22.8%)	257 (16.1%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	78 (4.9%)	89.3	27^th of 807 public high schools	96.7%		91.4	19^th of 792 public high schools	97.6%	8		92.0	89.0			80.0	79.0	91.0	95.0	$11,640	$726	$10,915
Seagull Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	1201 Australian Ave.	Riviera Beach	33404	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 540-8110	33	2	16.5	60.6%	6 (18.2%)	20 (60.6%)	6 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)								(n/a)
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about William T. Dwyer High School

How many students attend William T. Dwyer High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,206 students attended William T. Dwyer High School.

What schools feed into William T. Dwyer High School?

William T. Dwyer High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Beacon Cove Intermediate School
Elementary : Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary
Elementary : Dwight D. Eisenhower K-8
Elementary : Lighthouse Elementary School
Elementary : Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary : Marsh Pointe Elementary

Is William T. Dwyer High School a good school?

William T. Dwyer High School ranks 254^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is William T. Dwyer High School in?

Palm Beach

What is the racial makeup of William T. Dwyer High School?

Students at William T. Dwyer High School are 48% White, 26% African American, 19% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

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