Serving 2,206 students in grades 9-12, William T. Dwyer High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,206 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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William T. Dwyer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
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William T. Dwyer High School's student population of 2,206 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
William T. Dwyer High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William T. Dwyer High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2108 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
19%
37%
Black
27%
21%
White
48%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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William T. Dwyer High School is ranked #2108 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are William T. Dwyer High School often compared to?
William T. Dwyer High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jupiter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of William T. Dwyer High School?
The graduation rate of William T. Dwyer High School is 97%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend William T. Dwyer High School?
2,206 students attend William T. Dwyer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of William T. Dwyer High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William T. Dwyer High School?
William T. Dwyer High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does William T. Dwyer High School offer ?
William T. Dwyer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is William T. Dwyer High School part of?
William T. Dwyer High School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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