- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wellington, FL
Wellington High School
Federal NCES profile for Wellington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120150002631
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wellington High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Wellington · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wellington High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wellington High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Wellington, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150002631 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+72 students YoY
Wellington High School held near 2,760 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+72 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 138.5 → 141.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+72 students YoY 120150002631 · Wellington, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,689 enr · 19.5:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Wellington High School held near 2,760 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+72 headcount). Teacher FTE added 138.5 → 141.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Wellington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John I. Leonar
John I. Leonard High School
3,262 students
- Jupiter High S
Jupiter High School
3,122 students
- Park Vista Com
Park Vista Community High School
2,881 students
- Boca Raton Com
Boca Raton Community High School
2,819 students
- Palm Beach Lak
Palm Beach Lakes High School
2,809 students
- This school
Wellington High School
2,689 students
What this shows Wellington High School reports 2,689 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wellington High School compares
Wellington High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 46% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,689 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,689
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Florida - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,024
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 141 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.2%
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%
African American 12.9%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Wellington High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wellington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wellington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,819
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,689 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wellington High School
How many students attend Wellington High School?
Wellington High School has 2,689 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wellington, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,688 (2022-23) → 2,760 (2023-24), nearly flat (+72).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wellington High School is 19.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wellington High School?
28.3% of students at Wellington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wellington High School?
The largest demographic group at Wellington High School is White at 40.2% of enrollment, in Wellington, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wellington High School?
Wellington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wellington High School rank among high schools in Wellington?
By Resource Investment Index, Wellington High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Wellington, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Wellington on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Wellington High School, Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students), Jupiter High School (3,122 students), and Park Vista Community High School (2,881 students). See the Palm Beach district page for the complete list.