- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Palm Beach Gardens, FL
William T. Dwyer High School
Federal NCES profile for William T. Dwyer High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120150002877
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William T. Dwyer High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #9 of 12
- public schools in Palm Beach Gardens · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
William T. Dwyer High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William T. Dwyer High School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150002877 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+114 students YoY
William T. Dwyer High School grew from 2,206 students in 2022-23 to 2,320 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 122.0 → 121.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+114 students YoY 120150002877 · Palm Beach Gardens, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,163 enr · 17.7:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
William T. Dwyer High School grew from 2,206 students in 2022-23 to 2,320 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 122.0 → 121.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
William T. Dwyer 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
William T. Dwyer High School
2,163 students
What this shows William T. Dwyer High School reports 2,163 students on the CCD universe file.
How William T. Dwyer High School compares
William T. Dwyer High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 29% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,163 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,163
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 61% in Florida - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 161 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.6%
African American 25.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, William T. Dwyer High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
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 William T. Dwyer High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William T. Dwyer 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 (~2,163 students)
Frequently asked questions about William T. Dwyer High School
How many students attend William T. Dwyer High School?
William T. Dwyer High School has 2,163 students enrolled. It is a high school in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,206 (2022-23) → 2,320 (2023-24), up 114.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William T. Dwyer High School?
The student-teacher ratio at William T. Dwyer High School is 17.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William T. Dwyer High School?
36.9% of students at William T. Dwyer High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William T. Dwyer High School?
The largest demographic group at William T. Dwyer High School is White at 46.6% of enrollment, in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William T. Dwyer High School?
William T. Dwyer High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 William T. Dwyer High School rank among public schools in Palm Beach Gardens?
By Resource Investment Index, William T. Dwyer High School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Palm Beach Gardens on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides William T. Dwyer 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.