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William T. Dwyer High School

Q: Is William T. Dwyer High School a good school?

William T. Dwyer High School ranks 214 th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

214^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 75% of Florida high schools

Summary

William T. Dwyer High School is a public magnet high school serving grades 9-12 in West Palm Beach, Florida, with a student population of 2,320. The school is part of the Palm Beach School District, which is ranked 38 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, William T. Dwyer High School has shown consistent performance, maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating average performance compared to other Florida high schools. The school's four-year graduation rate is strong, ranging from 88% to 96.3% in recent years, higher than the district and state averages. However, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 23.4% to 31.4%, which is a concern and may be contributing to uneven academic performance across different subject areas.

When compared to nearby magnet high schools, such as Alexander W. Dreyfoos Junior School of the Arts and Suncoast Community High School, William T. Dwyer High School performs significantly lower in academic metrics, including test scores and statewide rankings. These magnet schools consistently rank among the top high schools in Florida, while William T. Dwyer High School falls in the middle to lower range. The school's per-student spending has increased in recent years, but additional resources alone may not be enough to drive significant improvements, and a more comprehensive approach to school improvement may be necessary.

2,163

Students ?

17.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,645

Per pupil spending ?

31.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

13601 N Military Trl
West Palm Beach, FL 33410

(561) 625-7800

District: Palm Beach

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.6%

African American:

25.7%

Hispanic:

20.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 71st percentile in 2014 → 75th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (67% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

✓Above the Florida median (75th percentile)

Worth a look

!Algebra 1 scores 14 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school67%

District avg62%

Florida avg62%

214^th of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Top 25%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

From top 28% (2016) to top 25% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

11^th of 43High Schools in the Palm Beach

38^th of 67Palm 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
2025	60.9	214 of 844	74.6%	★★★★☆
2024	54.8	254 of 807	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.7	374 of 792	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.1	268 of 774	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.0	271 of 746	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.7	240 of 734	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.1	236 of 716	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	55.1	237 of 714	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	58.1	197 of 693	71.6%	★★★★☆
2014	63.9	197 of 687	71.3%	★★★★☆
2013	62.6	179 of 648	72.4%	★★★★☆
2012	51.5	225 of 606	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	61.1	258 of 622	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	64.3	224 of 620	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	64.8	204 of 587	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	69.8	154 of 577	73.3%	★★★★☆
2007	69.7	159 of 563	71.8%	★★★★☆
2006	59.3	202 of 477	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	67.1	156 of 487	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	77.0	92 of 484	81.0%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Biology 184%+13 vs state

US History68%-3 vs state

English Language Arts66%+9 vs state

Geometry62%+7 vs state

Algebra 146%-14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)			FAST Math (2025)	Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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	2,163	121	17.8	31.9%	1,007 (46.6%)	556 (25.7%)	444 (20.5%)	68 (3.1%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	83 (3.8%)	60.9	214^th of 844 public high schools	74.6%		54.8	254^th of 807 public high schools	68.5%	40		67.0	65.0			46.0	62.0	84.0	68.0	$14,645	$652	$13,993
Jupiter High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	500 Military Trl	Jupiter	33458	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 744-7900	3,122	166	18.8	22.3%	1,794 (57.5%)	103 (3.3%)	1,023 (32.8%)	82 (2.6%)	13 (0.4%)	4 (0.1%)	103 (3.3%)	66.9	170^th of 844 public high schools	79.9%		64.9	171^st of 807 public high schools	78.8%	1		68.0	71.0			55.0	73.0	80.0	75.0	$14,166	$450	$13,716
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	2,407	139	17.3	52.0%	280 (11.6%)	1,380 (57.3%)	610 (25.3%)	68 (2.8%)	8 (0.3%)	6 (0.2%)	55 (2.3%)	33.9	538^th of 844 public high schools	36.3%		26.8	576^th of 807 public high schools	28.6%	38		45.0	51.0			30.0	41.0	69.0	53.0	$14,040	$939	$13,100
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	120	19	6.3	80.0%	4 (3.3%)	98 (81.7%)	15 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	7.4	714^th of 844 public high schools	15.4%		2	796^th of 807 public high schools	1.4%	82	29.0		32.0	13.0	19.0	18.0	5.0	36.0	30.0	$46,353	$2,314	$44,039
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	714	38	18.7	59.1%	21 (2.9%)	565 (79.1%)	104 (14.6%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.4%)	61.2	210^th of 844 public high schools	75.1%		62.7	195^th of 807 public high schools	75.8%	15		56.0	63.0			63.0	65.0	70.0	96.0	$12,579	$653	$11,926
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	1,522	82	18.5	25.0%	452 (29.7%)	351 (23.1%)	362 (23.8%)	266 (17.5%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	87 (5.7%)	88.4	30^th of 844 public high schools	96.4%		89.3	27^th of 807 public high schools	96.7%	3		92.0	92.0			78.0	78.0	95.0	95.0	$14,480	$297	$14,183
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%)	2.6	786^th of 844 public high schools	6.9%		3.2	753^rd of 807 public high schools	6.7%	33			19.0				0.0	13.0	21.0	$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%)	18.1	675^th of 844 public high schools	20.0%		23.2	611^th of 807 public high schools	24.3%	64		30.0	33.0			29.0	27.0	47.0	55.0	$11,926	$940	$10,986
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%)	89.3	21^st of 844 public high schools	97.5%		89.7	21^st of 807 public high schools	97.4%			95.0	94.0			87.0	86.0	97.0	96.0	$14,117	$261	$13,856
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%)	4.3	759^th of 844 public high schools	10.1%		9.9	671^st of 807 public high schools	16.9%	88		20.0	18.0			11.0	0.0	10.0		$9,343	$974	$8,368

Frequently Asked Questions about 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 214^th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is William T. Dwyer High School in?

Palm Beach

How many students attend William T. Dwyer High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,163 students attended William T. Dwyer High School.

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

Students at William T. Dwyer High School are 47% White, 26% African American, 21% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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