Serving 1,380 students in grades 9-12, Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,380 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts's student population of 1,380 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts ranks within the top 5% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts 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
#149 out of 3655 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
25%
36%
Black
11%
21%
White
50%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts's ranking?
Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts is ranked #149 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts often compared to?
Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts?
The graduation rate of Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts is 99%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts?
1,380 students attend Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts?
Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts offer ?
Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts part of?
Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts is part of Palm Beach School District.
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