Enrollment
1,326
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boca Raton, FL
A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School
Federal NCES profile for A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120201203140
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #2 of 13
- schools in Boca Raton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 18.0%
- free-lunch eligible
A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School ranks #2 of 13 schools in Boca Raton, FL.
School address
District: Fau Lab Sch · Florida
NCES ID 120201203140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+78% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School
A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Boca Raton, Florida, enrolling 1,326 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.6:1 is larger than about 97% of Florida schools and 78% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.0% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 1,326 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 267 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 189 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district, Fau Lab Sch, also runs Fau/Slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditio (1,460 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School compares
A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.6:1 | ▲ 78% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.0% | ▼ 65% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,326 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.6:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,326
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
31.6:1
students per teacher
- 78% above state mean
Top 97% in Florida - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
2.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 38.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
Asian 15.6%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
How A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fau/Slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditio | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,326 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School
How many students attend A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School?
A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School has 1,326 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boca Raton, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School?
The student-teacher ratio at A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School is 31.6:1, which is 78% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 101% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School?
18.0% of students at A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School?
The largest demographic group at A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School is White at 38.9% of enrollment, in Boca Raton, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School?
A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School rank among schools in Boca Raton?
By Resource Investment Index, A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School ranks #2 of 13 schools in Boca Raton, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Boca Raton on the city page.
Is A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School a good school?
A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fau Lab Sch?
Besides A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School, Fau Lab Sch also operates Fau/Slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditio (1,460 students). See the Fau Lab Sch district page for the complete list.
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