Serving 1,333 students in grades Kindergarten-12, A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 97% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,333 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 97% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School's student population of 1,333 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,333 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
School Rankings
A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#10 out of 3662 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
3%
Hispanic
27%
37%
Black
13%
21%
White
40%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School's ranking?
A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School is ranked #10 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
97% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School?
The graduation rate of A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School?
1,333 students attend A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School?
A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School offer ?
A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School part of?
A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School is part of Fau Lab School District.
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