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Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

20^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 98% of Florida high schools

Summary

Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts in West Palm Beach, FL, is a public magnet high school serving 1,352 students in grades 9 through 12, and it stands as an elite academic powerhouse within the Palm Beach district.

This school is in a league of its own. Dreyfoos ranks 20th out of 838 high schools in Florida (98th percentile), a position it has held consistently for a decade. Its academic performance is staggering: 96-97% of students are proficient in English Language Arts, 97% in Biology, and 88% in Algebra 1—all dramatically higher than district and state averages. The school also boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 7.2%. To put this in perspective, nearby Forest Hill Community High School has a 36.8% chronic absenteeism rate, and Worthington High School has a 40.5% graduation rate. Even another arts-focused magnet, G-Star School Of The Arts, located just 4.58 miles away, trails significantly, with proficiency rates 20-30 percentage points lower in every subject.

What makes Dreyfoos so exceptional? The data suggests its success is driven by a selective admissions process and a powerful school culture that attracts highly motivated students. Notably, the school achieves these results while spending less per student ($14,117) than some nearby schools, proving that student selection and culture matter more than raw spending. Dreyfoos is an "island of excellence" in a district where many surrounding comprehensive high schools struggle with higher poverty rates and lower performance. For parents seeking a proven, top-tier academic environment with a strong arts focus, Dreyfoos offers a consistently outstanding track record that is unmatched in the region.

1,352

Students ?

18.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,117

Per pupil spending ?

15.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

501 S Sapodilla Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

(561) 802-6000

District: Palm Beach

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.9%

Hispanic:

25.8%

African American:

12.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 97th percentile in 2016 → 98th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (95% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of Florida high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school95%

District avg66%

Florida avg64%

20^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 2%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 41High Schools in the Palm Beach

33^rd of 70Palm Beach among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	88.7	20 of 838	97.6%	★★★★★
2025	89.3	21 of 844	97.5%	★★★★★
2024	89.7	21 of 807	97.4%	★★★★★
2023	90.7	21 of 792	97.3%	★★★★★
2022	91.3	14 of 774	98.2%	★★★★★
2021	89.3	23 of 746	96.9%	★★★★★
2019	90.4	19 of 734	97.4%	★★★★★
2018	89.9	20 of 716	97.2%	★★★★★
2017	89.9	22 of 714	96.9%	★★★★★
2016	90.0	20 of 693	97.1%	★★★★★
2014	93.0	15 of 687	97.8%	★★★★★
2013	93.5	13 of 648	98.0%	★★★★★
2012	89.1	22 of 606	96.4%	★★★★★
2011	97.8	9 of 622	98.6%	★★★★★
2010	96.9	10 of 620	98.4%	★★★★★
2009	97.2	12 of 587	98.0%	★★★★★
2008	97.3	10 of 577	98.3%	★★★★★
2007	97.8	10 of 563	98.2%	★★★★★
2006	98.3	8 of 477	98.3%	★★★★★
2005	98.2	6 of 487	98.8%	★★★★★
2004	98.5	5 of 484	99.0%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 197%+23 vs state

US History97%+23 vs state

English Language Arts96%+36 vs state

Algebra 188%+25 vs state

Geometry85%+29 vs state

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by a student
Monday, July 2, 2012

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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)					FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th 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	EOC Civics 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	1,352	73	18.6	15.9%	621 (45.9%)	171 (12.6%)	349 (25.8%)	138 (10.2%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (5.3%)	88.7	20^th of 838 public high schools	97.6%		89.3	21^st of 844 public high schools	97.5%	1				97.0	96.0					88.0	85.0	97.0	97.0		$14,117	$261	$13,856
Worthington High School	Public, Charter	7-12	1711 Worthington Rd	West Palm Beach	33409	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 615-0370	485	7	69.2	60.4%	48 (9.9%)	179 (36.9%)	235 (48.5%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.1%)	1.6	805^th of 838 public high schools	3.9%		1.5	826^th of 844 public high schools	2.1%	21				12.0	15.0					0.0	3.0	1.0	7.0		$8,540	$597	$7,943
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	129	6	23.4	2.3%	15 (11.6%)	73 (56.6%)	40 (31.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)					11.0										$9,343	$974	$8,368
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	309	15	20.1	55.0%	30 (9.7%)	21 (6.8%)	252 (81.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	31.9	566^th of 838 public high schools	32.5%		28	604^th of 844 public high schools	28.4%	38				43.0	46.0					29.0	50.0	69.0	67.0		$11,951	$649	$11,302
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	14	6	2.3		0 (0.0%)	8 (57.1%)	6 (42.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$56,538	$923	$55,616
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	1,923	109	17.6	56.7%	198 (10.3%)	204 (10.6%)	1,466 (76.2%)	16 (0.8%)	17 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (1.1%)	44.9	411^th of 838 public high schools	51.0%		31.4	574^th of 844 public high schools	32.0%	163				50.0	63.0					45.0	58.0	74.0	64.0		$14,969	$940	$14,029
Believers Academy	Public, Charter	8-12	5840 Corporate Way	West Palm Beach	33407	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 340-2507	96	8	12.0	51.0%	12 (12.5%)	52 (54.2%)	29 (30.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)								(n/a)				0.0											$18,383	$3,254	$15,129
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	2,809	129	21.7	59.2%	115 (4.1%)	1,645 (58.6%)	976 (34.7%)	14 (0.5%)	17 (0.6%)	2 (0.1%)	40 (1.4%)	21.8	658^th of 838 public high schools	21.5%		18.1	675^th of 844 public high schools	20.0%	17				37.0	38.0					25.0	33.0	58.0	63.0		$11,926	$940	$10,986
G-Star School Of The Arts	Public, Charter	6-12	2030 S Congress Ave	West Palm Beach	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 967-2023	710	47	15.1	39.6%	253 (35.6%)	143 (20.1%)	287 (40.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (3.1%)	58.1	240^th of 838 public high schools	71.4%		52.3	303^rd of 844 public high schools	64.1%	63	56.0	61.0	66.0	59.0	77.0	29.0	43.0	76.0	31.0	53.0	70.0	76.0	83.0	74.0	$11,569	$210	$11,360

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 2024-25 school year, 1,352 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 20^th of 838 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 46% White, 26% Hispanic, 13% African American, 10% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

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