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Public | 9-12 | 2280 students |  

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5100 Jog Rd

Boca Raton, FL 33496

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  Teachers

Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
 This SchoolState Average
Classes taught by non-highly qualified teachers3%5%
Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >
Teacher Education Levels
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
 This SchoolState Average
Bachelor's degree66%65%
Master's degree31%32%
Doctorate degree4%1%
Other degree0%2%
Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Students per teacher1915
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  Students
 
Student Ethnicity
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Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White73%46%
Hispanic15%25%
Black5%23%
Multiracial4%4%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
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Source: 1FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
2FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program18%46%
Students with disabilities26%13%
Gifted students2n/a5%
English language learners23%5%
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Attendance and Completion
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Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
 This SchoolState Average
Graduation rate92%73%
Dropout rate<1%2%
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,937$8,514
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%60%
Student and staff support10%11%
Administration9%9%
Other expenditures18%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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  Advanced Placement Exams

In 2008-2009 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • Art History
  • Art: Studio 2-D Design
  • Art: Studio 3-D Design
  • Art: Studio Drawing
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science A
  • Economics: Micro
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
  • Environmental Science
  • European History
  • Geography: Human
  • Government & Politics: U.S.
  • Physics B
  • Psychology
  • Spanish Language
  • Spanish Literature
  • Statistics
  • U.S. History
Source: The College Board®, 2008-2009

About the AP Exams
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  • In 2008-2009 the College Board® administered AP exams in 37 courses spanning 22 subject areas, including literature, art, science, math, history, language, music and psychology.
  • Many schools offer college-level classes to prepare students for the AP exams, but students can take exams without completing a specific course.
  • The exams listed on GreatSchools profiles represent schools with at least one student taking each exam.
  • Students who score well on AP exams can earn advanced standing or college credit from most U.S. colleges and universities.
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