Alexander W. Dreyfoos Junior School of the Arts: WPB Magnet (2026 List)

About Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts

Alexander W. Dreyfoos Junior School of the Arts is a top public magnet school in West Palm Beach, Florida. It has about 1,400 students in grades 9–12. It is one of the best schools in the state and has a world-class arts program along with tough academics. The school is one of the best because it has high academic standards, with 98% of students taking Advanced Placement courses and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 18:1. The student body is diverse, with 54% of students being minorities and 20% being economically disadvantaged. The academic scores are great: 84% are good at math and 90% are good at reading. It is one of the best schools in the Palm Beach County School District and also organizes SAT and ACT tests to make sure students are ready for college. Alexander W. Dreyfoos Junior School of the Arts is one of the best schools because it has a unique environment that helps talented students do well in both the arts and in school, and it is one of the best high schools in Florida.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 84%

Reading 90%

State average proficiency is 84% in Math and 90% in Reading.

75

Full-time Teachers

18 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

1368

Total Students

$66972

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 45.91%

Asian 10.16%

Hispanic 25.58%

Black 12.79%

Two+ Races 5.41%

Native Am. 0.15%

White

45.91%

Asian

10.16%

Hispanic

25.58%

Black

12.79%

Two+ Races

5.41%

Native Am.

0.15%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1368

71.78%

982 Female

28.22%

386 Male

Student Population

1368 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

273 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts Contact Information

Address

501 S SAPODILLA AVE, WEST PALM BEACH, FL, 33401

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Phone

(561) 802-6000

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Website

http://dsoa.palmbeachschools.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM to 3:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts had a 100% graduation rate for its most recent class, making it the best school in the School District of Palm Beach County for academic success. The school's Foundation recently announced that it would give out more than 180 scholarships worth more than $830,000 to help seniors get into top universities and conservatories. In addition, the campus still hosts high-level cultural events. For example, the "Different Routes, Shared Humanity" multicultural show showcased student art through a variety of musical and theatrical performances.

FAQ

Q1. Does Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts support professional growth?

Ans. Yes, students learn how to communicate, work as a team, and solve problems, which are all important skills for any job.

Q2. Are students able to look into more than one career path?

Ans. Yes, Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts has a lot of different programs that help students find out what they're good at and what they like.

Q3. Are there chances to improve students teamwork skills?

Ans. Yes, group projects, clubs, and sports help students work together and talk to each other clearly.

Q4. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q5. How does Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts encourage a good environment?

Ans. To make the space safe, welcoming, and open to everyone, people are told to be respectful, work together, and be responsible.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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