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Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts vs. Suncoast Community High School

Should you attend Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts or Suncoast Community High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts
501 S Sapodilla Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Suncoast Community High School
1717 Avenue S
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
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
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Suncoast Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 1,368 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,575 students in grades 9-12, Suncoast Community High School 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 81% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). 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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,368 students
1,575 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Suncoast Community High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
28% | 72%
54% | 46%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Suncoast Community High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
82 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Suncoast Community High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Palm Beach School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Suncoast Community High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Palm Beach School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#64 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 5%)
#110 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Suncoast Community High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
84%
(Top 5% in FL)
81%
(Top 10% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Palm Beach School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Suncoast Community High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Palm Beach School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
93%
(Top 1% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
93%
(Top 1% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Palm Beach School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Suncoast Community High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Palm Beach School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
97%
(Top 1% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
93%
(Top 1% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Palm Beach School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Suncoast Community High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Palm Beach School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥99%
(Top 1% in FL)
≥99%
(Top 1% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts with the average graduation rate observed in the Palm Beach School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Suncoast Community High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Palm Beach School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts by grade.
This chart displays the students of Suncoast Community High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
346
418
Grade 10 Students
347
421
Grade 11 Students
332
379
Grade 12 Students
343
357

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Suncoast Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Suncoast Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
13%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Suncoast Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
46%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Suncoast Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Suncoast Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.77
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Palm Beach School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Suncoast Community High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Palm Beach School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
24%
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Suncoast Community High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Palm Beach School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Palm Beach School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Suncoast Community High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Palm Beach School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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