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Somerset Academy Wellington High School

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Somerset Academy Wellington High School ranks 256 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

256^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 69% of Florida high schools

Summary

Somerset Academy Wellington High School is a small public charter high school in Wellington, FL, serving just 104 students in grades 9 through 12, making it a unique option in the Palm Beach district where most high schools have enrollments exceeding 2,000 students. This school has shown a remarkable upward trajectory, jumping from the 31st percentile in state rankings in the 2023-2024 school year to the 69th percentile in the 2025-2026 school year, signaling a significant and recent positive shift in academic performance and school culture.

One of the most striking differentiators is the school's exceptional performance in Algebra 1, where it achieved an 80% proficiency rate in the most recent school year, far surpassing nearby schools like Wellington High School (64%) and Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School (56%). The school also excels in Biology 1 (77%), outperforming both district and state averages. However, the school's small size creates volatility in test scores—for example, Algebra 1 proficiency dropped from 39% to 11% in one year before rebounding to 80%—meaning a single cohort of students can dramatically swing overall percentages. Additionally, the school shows a split in academic strengths, excelling in STEM subjects while struggling in US History (59%), which is 15 points below the state average.

Perhaps the most impressive turnaround is in student attendance: chronic absenteeism plummeted from a high of 28.3% in the 2022-2023 school year to just 7.1% in the 2023-2024 school year, the lowest rate among all comparable nearby high schools, including Palm Beach Central High School and Royal Palm Beach High School. This dramatic improvement suggests a significant enhancement in school culture, student engagement, or support systems. For families seeking a small, personalized environment that can deliver strong results in core STEM subjects, Somerset Academy presents a compelling and unique option in the Wellington area, especially given its recent upward momentum.

104

Students ?

17.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,252

Per pupil spending ?

37.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1000 Wellington Trce
Wellington, FL 33414

(561) 421-5510

District: Palm Beach

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.4%

Hispanic:

33.7%

African American:

23.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 31st percentile in 2024 → 69th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 38 percentile points since 2024

✓Above the Florida median (69th percentile)

Worth a look

!US History scores 15 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school68%

District avg66%

Florida avg64%

256^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 31%▲ up 38 pts since 2024

From bottom 31% (2024) to top 31% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^th 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	56.9	256 of 838	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	35.2	523 of 844	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	28.9	554 of 807	31.4%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Algebra 180%+17 vs state

Biology 177%+3 vs state

English Language Arts66%+6 vs state

Geometry64%+8 vs state

US History59%-15 vs state

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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 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th 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
Somerset Academy Wellington High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1000 Wellington Trce	Wellington	33414	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(561) 421-5510	104	6	17.4	37.5%	41 (39.4%)	24 (23.1%)	35 (33.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.8%)	56.9	256^th of 838 public high schools	69.5%		35.2	523^rd of 844 public high schools	38.0%	267			71.0	61.0				80.0	64.0	77.0	59.0		$12,252	$530	$11,722
Wellington High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2101 Greenview Shores Blvd	Wellington	33414	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 795-4900	2,689	145	18.5	24.4%	1,080 (40.2%)	346 (12.9%)	1,065 (39.6%)	78 (2.9%)	8 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	110 (4.1%)	69.2	143^rd of 838 public high schools	82.9%		69.4	149^th of 844 public high schools	82.3%	6			73.0	73.0				64.0	68.0	85.0	86.0		$13,288	$503	$12,785
Royal Palm Beach High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	10600 Okeechobee Blvd	Royal Palm Beach	33411	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 753-4000	2,353	124	18.9	47.7%	315 (13.4%)	1,065 (45.3%)	834 (35.4%)	63 (2.7%)	10 (0.4%)	7 (0.3%)	59 (2.5%)	36.9	508^th of 838 public high schools	39.4%		35.5	520^th of 844 public high schools	38.4%	12			56.0	56.0				37.0	44.0	56.0	87.0		$13,125	$867	$12,259
Palm Beach Central High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	8499 Forest Hill Blvd	Wellington	33411	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 304-1000	2,760	142	19.4	37.0%	704 (25.5%)	707 (25.6%)	1,114 (40.4%)	140 (5.1%)	7 (0.3%)	6 (0.2%)	82 (3.0%)	56.4	269^th of 838 public high schools	67.9%		52.4	301^st of 844 public high schools	64.3%	32			65.0	66.0				44.0	56.0	80.0	80.0		$12,837	$621	$12,215
Turning Points Academy	Public	6-12	1950 Benoist Farms Rd	West Palm Beach	33411	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 681-3700	97	12	8.0	71.1%	6 (6.2%)	64 (66.0%)	24 (24.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)	3.2	773^rd of 838 public high schools	7.8%		1.8	816^th of 844 public high schools	3.3%	43	8.0	11.0	18.0	12.0	0.0	9.0	9.0	7.0	16.0	6.0	7.0	50.0	$42,059	$3,160	$38,898
Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School	Public	9-12	4906 Lyons Rd	Lake Worth	33467	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(561) 851-5400	2,541	117	21.7	37.7%	653 (25.7%)	505 (19.9%)	1,226 (48.2%)	83 (3.3%)	12 (0.5%)	5 (0.2%)	57 (2.2%)	56.7	261^st of 838 public high schools	68.9%		54.4	278^th of 844 public high schools	67.1%	17			61.0	69.0				56.0	52.0	81.0	74.0		$10,682	$512	$10,170
Seminole Ridge Community High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	4601 Seminole Pratt Whitney Rd	Loxahatchee	33470	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 422-2600	2,246	119	18.8	31.0%	924 (41.1%)	371 (16.5%)	800 (35.6%)	69 (3.1%)	7 (0.3%)	5 (0.2%)	70 (3.1%)	51.4	320^th of 838 public high schools	61.8%		47	371^st of 844 public high schools	56.0%	51			63.0	64.0				28.0	55.0	80.0	69.0		$13,513	$516	$12,996
John I. Leonard High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	4701 10th Ave N	Greenacres	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 641-1200	3,262	163	20.0	55.4%	202 (6.2%)	514 (15.8%)	2,458 (75.4%)	43 (1.3%)	19 (0.6%)	1 (0.0%)	25 (0.8%)	31.7	572^nd of 838 public high schools	31.7%		27	617^th of 844 public high schools	26.9%	45			39.0	51.0				24.0	41.0	67.0	69.0		$12,843	$845	$11,998
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
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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Somerset Academy Wellington High School

Is Somerset Academy Wellington High School a good school?

Somerset Academy Wellington High School ranks 256^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Somerset Academy Wellington High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 104 students attended Somerset Academy Wellington High School.

What is the racial makeup of Somerset Academy Wellington High School?

Students at Somerset Academy Wellington High School are 39% White, 34% Hispanic, 23% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Somerset Academy Wellington High School in?

Palm Beach

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2024–25 attendance dataNewAug 18, 2026

2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataMar 20, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

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