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A.D. HENDERSON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL & FAU HIGH SCHOOL

777 GLADES RD BLDG 26, BOCA RATON, FL 33431FAU LAB SCH →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–12Non-Charter
1,325
Students
Total enrolled
31.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 105% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 1,325 students in grades KG–12 in BOCA RATON, Florida.
31.6 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is above the national average — larger classes of 15.4:1.
22% on free or reduced lunch
This indicates a relatively low share of economically disadvantaged students (national avg 52%). Eligibility is an indicator of household income.
About This School

A.D. HENDERSON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL & FAU HIGH SCHOOL is a very large other in BOCA RATON, Florida, serving grades KG–12 with 1,325 students. With only 22% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at A.D. HENDERSON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL & FAU HIGH SCHOOL

1,325
Total Students
31.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
22%
Free Lunch
42
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution582 male · 743 female
44%
56%
Male 44%Female 56%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility22%
National avg 52% · 297 students
Student Composition
13%
39%
28%
13%
Asian13%
White39%
Hispanic / Latino28%
Black13%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120201203140

School Resources & Funding

Funding data not availableDistrict did not report fiscal data to NCES.
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 31.6:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountyPalm Beach County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFAU LAB SCH →
Phone: (561)297-3970
NCES ID: 120201203140
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BOCA RATON seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in FAU LAB SCH
Elem
FAU/SLCSD PALM POINTE EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH SCHOOL @ TRADITIO
1,460 students · KG–08
52% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
777 GLADES RD BLDG 26, BOCA RATON, FL 33431
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.