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West Boca Raton High School

Public | 9-12 | 2200 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 16, 2012

Some teachers are good while other teachers just want you to get their class over with and move onto the next year. They also push you into taking AP classes just so they can get the money from it. But other than that, this school is just phenomenal. This school does a great job for preparing you and challenging you to your academic needs
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 14, 2012

It is my daughters first year at West Boca. It has been a fantastic transition and she Loves it. She is in the Medical Program, enjoying every minute and has been lucky to get wonderful teachers. Very happy at West Boca.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 14, 2011

West Boca is the worced school in Florida 1.every kid is on Drugs 2.Bullying all over the place 3.More Police is needed at the school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 11, 2011

I need to know more about this school, results for fcat, advice from students attending this school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 22, 2010

i love this school, it is great for our children. But there is a little bit of choas, but thats what high schools are like, Right?
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 3, 2009

A rated, large slection of classes, great sports teams
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

Its a 3 year old high school with great teachers and academic courses.They care about the students.My son was in the first graduating class of 2006.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 2, 2009

My son is in the drafting program and loves it. He runs cross country and could not be happier. The school is beautiful and I can't wait to send my other kids here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 23, 2009

i just graduated class of 09 babyy lol from this school i went to west boca all four of my high school years i love it the classes they offer are great the teachers really care i wish i can go back already
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 16, 2009

I am a student currently attending West Boca High School and I absolutely hate it. I went from an A-B student, with high GPA and HPA to a D-F student. Teachers are intimidating and make everything uncomfortable. The students are very snobby and are not open minded at all. The experience I have had at this school made my high school experience so far a dreadful time! Do not send your children here!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 22, 2008

As a West Boca graduate I would like to say that West Boca is an Amazing school. I was there when it first started and trust me it only got better as the years went by. The school is great acdemicly and performing wise and everything in between. West Boca is such a well rounded school increasing performance in areas your child needs, as long as he/she is willing. If the student at this school wants to acheive great thing with a good attitude, he/she will find everything for this school provides it all. It simply depends on wheter you really want it or not!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 28, 2008

I have now had one child graduate in the first graduating class and another child graduate from the first 4 years of the school. This school is terrific. Guidance counselor, Ms. Capps, is exceptional and very caring. Performing arts department is the best around. Vanguard band and director are absolutely incredible. Drafting and Design and other academies have much to offer our students. I have another child in elementary school and am very excited she will be attending West Boca in the future.
—Submitted by Brenda, a parent


Posted May 8, 2008

The Vanguard is phenomenal, best band and best band program in the state. If your child has an interest in music, this is the school for you.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 12, 2008

The School after it's three-year life has been integrated; you can now find great diversity in both student and faculty bodies. Great School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 12, 2008

If your child went form A-B to D-F, then this high achieving school is not the right place for your kid. This school provides a wide range of paths for the students to follow and its curriculum is rather on the difficult, but achivable side. Highly recommend school for hard-working and knowledgable students.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 15, 2007

I am a student at WBRH. This is my first year here but it is a great school. Few problems other than stuck up students. I am in the Drafting academy and its amazing.--
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 8, 2006

West Boca High School is the BEST thing to happen in my son's academic life!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 28, 2006

I'm not a parent, but a student, I was enrolled in wbhs for 2 years, they were the best two years. This school makes students feel as if they are part of something, if not in sports, in academies and other programs, there is something for everyone. Teaching wise, the teachers are amazing, always willing to help, the learning environment is great, I had a lot of fun in this school and still did great academically. The guidance is also amazing, the counselors are always helping, the parent involvement is good. In my opinion, West Boca Raton High School was the best school I attended.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted April 23, 2006

This school is intimidating and uncomfortable. It is stark and fortress-like. My child went from an A-B student to a D-F.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 11, 2006

My daughter is in her second year of West Boca High and loves the atmosphere and most of her classes. Very close to home if you live in West Boca. My daughter is an exceptional student and manages well with poor caliber of some teachers. If your child needs to be constantly motivated you won't find it here. Principal is shamefully never at sports events, choir or band events...very dissapointing, not accessible to students and parents. Teachers should be reviewed every year. Edline is the best part of the whole system...like spying on your kids without getting in trouble. Overall: I recommend but you need to stay on top of your child!
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

607 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
68%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

547 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
64%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2012.

545 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%
Scale: % scoring at or above level 3

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing. The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills needed to progress through school. The FCAT writing exam is scored on a scale of 1 to 6. The state considers a score of 3 or above as meeting state standards.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "B".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "B".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2008-2009, this school received a grade of "A".

About the tests


Florida uses School Grades to measure the overall performance of a school each year on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). Each school is assigned a letter grade (A-F) based on three criteria: the overall performance on the FCAT, the percentage of eligible students who took the test, and whether or not students made progress in reading and math. The School Grades are calculated by adding points earned from each of the performance criteria listed above.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 59% in 2012.

282 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
41%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the End-of-Course Assessments (EOC) to test students in Algebra 1. The EOC is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The Algebra 1 EOC has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 74% 46%
Hispanic 15% 25%
Black 5% 23%
Multiracial 4% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0% 0%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 11%N/A46%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance and completion

  This school District averageState average
Graduation rate 90%N/A73%
Dropout rate 0%N/A2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per teacher 18N/A15
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree 68%N/A65%
Master's degree 31%N/A32%
Doctorate degree 1%N/A1%
Other degree 0%N/A2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Classes taught by non-highly qualified teachers 1%N/A5%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
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12811 Glades Rd
Boca Raton, FL 33498
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Phone: (561) 672-2001

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