A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School

Summary:

A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School is a public alternative school in Boca Raton, Florida, serving 1,325 students in grades K-12. The school is part of the highly-ranked Palm Beach school district, which is ranked 1st out of 68 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently achieving remarkably high proficiency rates across state assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 98% proficiency in Algebra 1, Geometry, and Biology 1 End-of-Course exams, compared to just 55%, 53%, and 67% statewide, respectively. The school also excels in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 91-100%, far surpassing the state's 50-60% range. Additionally, A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School has maintained a 100% four-year graduation rate for the past five years, significantly higher than the state and district averages.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Palm Beach School For Autism, Hospital Homebound Services, and Royal Palm School, A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outperforming the surrounding schools in academic achievement, graduation rates, and attendance. This exceptional performance is achieved with a relatively low per-student spending of $9,201, suggesting a highly efficient use of resources compared to some nearby alternative schools with higher spending but lower academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

 777 Glades Rd Bldg 30
       Boca Raton, FL  33431


(561) 297-3970

District: Fau Lab School

SchoolDigger Rank:
5th of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,201 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  28.9 Help
Number of students:  1,333

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.5%
Hispanic:
27.2%
Asian:
13.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School ranks better than 99.8% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School ranks better than 99.7% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.39. (See more...)
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Compare Details A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School ranks better than 99.8% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.72. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Student population at A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.5%), Hispanic (27.2%), Asian (13.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School is 28.9. (See more...)
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Compare A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School employs 46 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School is $9,201.
Schooldigger Rankings:

A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School 4th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School 2nd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School in the ranking list.)

Fau Lab School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fau Lab School 1st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.14 49th 199 75.4%
2005 75.45 62nd 202 69.3%
2006 85.45 203rd 1688 88.0%
2007 84.96 216th 1786 87.9%
2008 85.16 200th 1789 88.8%
2009 88.32 137th 1847 92.6%
2010 92.00 66th 1919 96.6%
2011 91.55 79th 1985 96.0%
2012 90.69 121st 1984 93.9%
2013 92.68 94th 2029 95.4%
2014 87.52 204th 2064 90.1%
2016 94.46 57th 2087 97.3%
2017 94.00 53rd 2112 97.5%
2018 92.44 91st 2118 95.7%
2019 95.57 26th 2182 98.8%
2021 95.14 55th 2247 97.6%
2022 97.49 12th 2219 99.5%
2023 98.68 5th 2240 99.8%
2024 98.40 5th 2256 99.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 95.57 12th 593 98.0%
2005 93.61 19th 602 96.8%
2006 94.22 20th 675 97.0%
2007 91.13 43rd 736 94.2%
2008 90.34 47th 740 93.6%
2009 87.08 74th 780 90.5%
2010 92.08 36th 839 95.7%
2011 87.68 78th 891 91.2%
2012 93.17 38th 897 95.8%
2013 91.74 47th 956 95.1%
2014 83.65 128th 999 87.2%
2016 95.32 25th 997 97.5%
2017 96.27 17th 1031 98.4%
2018 94.13 42nd 1035 95.9%
2019 94.71 39th 1099 96.5%
2021 95.25 29th 1136 97.4%
2022 96.66 26th 1148 97.7%
2023 97.66 7th 1177 99.4%
2024 98.39 4th 1196 99.7%
See the entire list of Florida Alternative School Rankings!

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

Rank History for A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 98.75 6th 563 98.9%
2008 98.44 3rd 577 99.5%
2009 97.88 7th 587 98.8%
2010 98.05 2nd 620 99.7%
2011 98.09 7th 622 98.9%
2012 92.10 14th 606 97.7%
2013 97.78 3rd 648 99.5%
2014 91.85 22nd 687 96.8%
2016 94.85 6th 693 99.1%
2017 94.97 4th 714 99.4%
2018 93.27 4th 716 99.4%
2019 93.63 2nd 734 99.7%
2021 95.22 3rd 746 99.6%
2022 95.03 4th 774 99.5%
2023 95.24 4th 792 99.5%
2024 94.72 2nd 807 99.8%
See the entire list of Florida Alternative School Rankings!

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

A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, May 26, 2022

Open Quote excellent Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, June 30, 2018

Open Quote FAU High School exceeds in preparing students for not only college, but grad school as well. PSAT prep is not taken lightly and pays off with high scoring results. Our son couldn’t be happier attending this school. A small school that sees big futures in their students, treating them like the adults they will become. Close Quote



Enrollment information for A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 295 94 14 54 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1999 298 92 21 62 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2000 277 101 26 66 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2001 273 98 22 76 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2002 265 115 22 93 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2003 265 115 22 93 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2004 250 118 18 99 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2005 337 149 18 134 1 n/a n/a 0 639
2006 357 156 21 147 0 n/a n/a 0 681
2007 325 157 22 141 0 n/a n/a 26 671
2008 309 138 20 144 3 n/a n/a 26 640
2009 300 133 23 139 5 n/a n/a 27 627
2010 330 141 30 112 10 n/a n/a 23 646
2011 288 137 36 211 8 0 12 0 692
2012 295 127 41 234 8 1 20 0 726
2013 345 148 58 265 10 1 34 0 861
2014 398 160 68 270 8 1 38 0 943
2015 421 160 86 311 8 3 43 0 1032
2016 461 178 97 305 5 2 53 0 1101
2017 485 170 119 296 5 2 58 0 1135
2018 496 159 119 304 7 2 60 0 1147
2019 498 171 115 306 4 1 53 0 1148
2020 501 187 131 318 4 1 63 0 1205
2021 527 183 132 352 2 1 76 0 1273
2022 516 187 138 368 1 2 82 0 1294
2023 517 169 178 365 1 2 93 0 1325
2024 526 175 185 362 2 1 82 0 1333

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 A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 457 0.0 0.0 0
1999 473 73.8 6.4 n/a
2000 470 26.5 17.7 9.4
2001 469 18.0 26.1 0
2002 495 25.0 19.8 12.9
2003 495 25.0 19.8 12.9
2004 485 23.0 21.1 24.1
2005 639 37.0 17.3 27.2
2006 681 34.0 20.0 21.4
2007 671 37.0 18.1 22.6
2008 640 40.0 16.0 25.6
2009 627 50.0 12.5 27.8
2010 646 40.5 15.9 28.1
2011 692 44.6 15.5 27
2012 726 52.6 13.7 26.9
2013 861 54.0 15.9 32.4
2014 943 45.0 20.9 33.1
2015 1032 53.0 19.4 34.1
2016 1101 48.0 22.9 34.2
2017 1135 53.0 21.4 32.2
2018 1147 57.0 20.1 32.6
2019 1148 44.6 25.7 32.2
2020 1205 43.0 28.0 31.4
2021 1273 45.0 28.2 29.5
2022 1294 43.0 30.0 26.8
2023 1325 42.0 31.5 22.4
2024 1333 46.0 28.9 22.3

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 A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 457 0.0 0.0 0
1999 473 73.8 6.4 n/a
2000 470 26.5 17.7 9.4
2001 469 18.0 26.1 0
2002 495 25.0 19.8 12.9
2003 495 25.0 19.8 12.9
2004 485 23.0 21.1 24.1
2005 639 37.0 17.3 27.2
2006 681 34.0 20.0 21.4
2007 671 37.0 18.1 22.6
2008 640 40.0 16.0 25.6
2009 627 50.0 12.5 27.8
2010 646 40.5 15.9 28.1
2011 692 44.6 15.5 27
2012 726 52.6 13.7 26.9
2013 861 54.0 15.9 32.4
2014 943 45.0 20.9 33.1
2015 1032 53.0 19.4 34.1
2016 1101 48.0 22.9 34.2
2017 1135 53.0 21.4 32.2
2018 1147 57.0 20.1 32.6
2019 1148 44.6 25.7 32.2
2020 1205 43.0 28.0 31.4
2021 1273 45.0 28.2 29.5
2022 1294 43.0 30.0 26.8
2023 1325 42.0 31.5 22.4
2024 1333 46.0 28.9 22.3

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 A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022 $704 (7.8%) $8,280 (92.2%) $8,984
2023 $1,609 (17.5%) $7,592 (82.5%) $9,201

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on A.D. Henderson University School & Fau 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 26th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 5th of 2240 Elementary schools
 1%
Ranks 39th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 7th of 1177 Middle schools
 3%
Ranks 2nd of 734 High schoolsRanks 4th of 792 High schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School)9187
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fau Lab School)7772
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School)9288
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fau Lab School)7980
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School)8991
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Fau Lab School)7980
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School)8591
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fau Lab School)7483
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School)8593
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Fau Lab School)7181
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School)9294
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fau Lab School)6768
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School)8496
 12%
   5th Grade Science (Fau Lab School)6479
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School)8996
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Fau Lab School)7480
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School)9494
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fau Lab School)9086
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School)8583
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Fau Lab School)7677
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School)8769
 18%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fau Lab School)7978
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School)8985
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Fau Lab School)8472
 12%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School)9793
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fau Lab School)6672
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School)7484
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Fau Lab School)7376
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School)100100
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Fau Lab School)100100
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School)10097
 3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Fau Lab School)10097
 3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School)100100
   End of Course Biology 1 (Fau Lab School)100100
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course Civics (A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School)9997
 2%
   End of Course Civics (Fau Lab School)9192
 1%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School)9293
 1%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Fau Lab School)9493
 1%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School)10098
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Fau Lab School)10098
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11481325
 15.4%
African American171169
 1.2%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian115178
 54.8%
Hispanic306365
 19.3%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White498517
 3.8%
Two or More Races5393
 75.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.2%22.4%
 9.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,333 students attended A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School.

Yes! A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School is one of the best alternative schools in the state. It ranks 5th of 2256 Florida alternative schools.

Students at A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School are 39% White, 27% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 13% African American, 6% Two or more races.


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