For children who are gifted in music, dance, visual arts, theatre, communication arts, or digital media, Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts helps them pursue their dreams. This internationally acclaimed magnet school not only gives students a superior education in the arts, but in academics, as well. With a diverse student body of nearly 1,400 ninth- through twelfth-graders, Dreyfoos focuses on excellence, ranking near the top in the nation’s high schools, according to U.S. News Best High Schools®. In addition to an exceptional arts program, the Dreyfoos school offers a challenging curriculum, with the district’s largest offering of Advanced Placement and AICE courses. Dreyfoos students can also begin earning college credits with dual enrollment opportunities at Florida Atlantic University, Palm Beach State College, and the University of Florida Online. If arts and academics weren’t enough, Dreyfoos students also participate in service projects that give back to the community through performances and public art. The school also offers an impressive array of about eighty clubs to let students explore other interests. Kids who are selected to attend Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts have a rare opportunity to learn and grow as artists, academics, and citizens of the world.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of Arts
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
501 S Sapodilla Ave,
West Palm Beach, FL
Palm Beach County School District
School Details
Head of School
Dr. Susan Atherley
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
83%
Reading Proficiency
93%
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
99%
Niche Grade
A+
A
A+
A
B+
A
C-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Reading Proficiency
93%
Math Proficiency
83%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
83
Full Time Teachers
83
Teachers in First or Second Year
12%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
630
Verbal
660
Average ACT
29
Math
26
English
30
Reading
31
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
27
AP Pass Rate
72%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
89%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
273:1
Student Diversity
Female
71.8%
Male
28.2%
White
47.4%
Hispanic
24.6%
Black
12.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.9%
Two or more races
5.3%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings
#3
Best HS for the Arts in Florida
#3
Best Magnet HS in Florida
#5
Best Public HS in Florida
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Florida
772 Students
Florida State University
651 Students
University of Central Florida
486 Students
University of Miami
448 Students
New York University
316 Students
Florida Atlantic University
314 Students
University of South Florida
254 Students
Columbia University
164 Students
Florida International University
160 Students
University of North Florida
149 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
197 Students
Psychology
184 Students
Biology
145 Students
Music Performance
103 Students
Political Science and Government
101 Students
Dance
95 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
93 Students
Communications
92 Students
Film and Video Studies
91 Students
Marketing
86 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/29/2024
A.W Dreyfoos let me hone in on my art form and allowed me to improve and grown immensily. Dreyffos created a safe environment where everyone can be who they are and has provided tools for all of us to be successful in the future.
5/20/2024
Everyday, I am blessed and fortunate to get to attend Dreyfoos. The hardworking faculty not only create a positive and safe environment but also provide endless resources to the students.
6/10/2023
I've thrived academically by having the best teachers but the competition as a music major is intense and can be overwhelming.
GreatSchools Reviews
11/19/2024
Dreyfoos School of the Arts is an amazing institution. It’s incredible to see how happy and engaged the students are, both academically and artistically. My child graduated last year and was able to attend Northwestern University. Most of his peers also gained admission to impressive schools. I have...
10/24/2024
Incredible school with amazing teachers and facilities. Colleges visit here often, and the students are always seen and heard here. There are high standards and expectations for all students. Teachers and staff believe that students are offered an ambitious and rigorous course of study. The school h...
12/12/2023
They keep modifying the audition guidelines up to this day considering Choice Applications are closed. Barely any AP courses offered at this high school and they proudly displayed the students' extremely low AP scores for SY22-23 during Open House. Seems like Dreyfoos is loosing its "magic".
10/23/2023
Where to begin for Visual Arts and Digital Media. First, you must be able to afford a tutor. One kid that won two animation awards at Bak, didn't use a tutor and did not even qualify in the Digital Media audition, likely because the 2/3 of audition was done off-campus. Tutors push the quality of sub...
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