Very Good
#1112 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 29% in state
William T. Dwyer High School
High School · Palm Beach · West Palm Beach, FL
A Palm Beach high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
13601 N MILITARY TRL, West Palm Beach, FL 33410
- Math 36% proficient (2021)
- Reading 60% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at William T. Dwyer High School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 60% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William T. Dwyer High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,726/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Palm Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,059
Median home value
$469,100
Median rent
$2,193/mo
College educated
47.4%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33410; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score at the Top Palm Beach LlcPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | 2–12 | 2.6 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| The Batt SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Jupiter High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 3,047 | Compare → |
| Jupiter Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 865 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Palm Beach
- Schools in district
- 235
- Rank in district
- #90 of 221
- District spending per student
- $13,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
William T. Dwyer High School is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William T. Dwyer High School
William T. Dwyer High School is a public high school in West Palm Beach, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 2,320 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,112 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William T. Dwyer High School
What grades does William T. Dwyer High School serve?
William T. Dwyer High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend William T. Dwyer High School?
William T. Dwyer High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William T. Dwyer High School?
The student-teacher ratio at William T. Dwyer High School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William T. Dwyer High School rank in FL?
William T. Dwyer High School ranks #1,112 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is William T. Dwyer High School's MySchoolScout rating?
William T. Dwyer High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at William T. Dwyer High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William T. Dwyer High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is William T. Dwyer High School a charter school?
No, William T. Dwyer High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William T. Dwyer High School a Title I school?
No, William T. Dwyer High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William T. Dwyer High School?
36.9% of students at William T. Dwyer High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,320
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 121
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (561) 625-7800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 33410)
- 36,409
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33410; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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