Henry S. West Laboratory School

Henry S. West Laboratory School is a small, public magnet school situated on the University of Miami campus in Coral Gables, Florida. The school enrolls approximately 357 kindergarten to 8th-grade students and is recognized for its good academics and tight-knit learning environment. Student-teacher ratio stands at about 15.5:1, complemented by roughly 23 full-time teachers and one full-time counselor. West Lab scores consistently higher than state levels, with about 92% of students proficient in math and reading. West Lab has a dynamic community—approximately 62% of students are Hispanic, 24% White, 9% Black, and the remaining students from many other backgrounds. About 19% of the students are from economically disadvantaged families. The school is known for its innovative strategy and inclusion of university-level thinking in its curriculum. Coral Gables, where the school is situated, is an upscale neighborhood with median home values around $1.5 million, indicating the prosperity and allure of the neighborhood.

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