How many students were enrolled in Florida Atlantic University Lab Schools in 2023-24 school year?

FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education

By South Palm Beach Today

Aug 16, 2024

Florida Atlantic University Lab Schools had a decrease in student enrollment during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education. Overall, there was a total of one students enrolled in the institution in the academic year.

The most represented ethnicity among Florida Atlantic University Lab Schools students was white, accounting for 39% of the student population.

Additionally, the largest portion of students in the institution are enrolled in elementary school grades, making up 48% of the total enrollment.

Florida Atlantic University Lab Schools covers one schools within Palm Beach County, with its main office in Boca Raton.

Among the one schools in Florida Atlantic University Lab Schools, A. D. Henderson University School & FAU High School recorded the highest enrollment of 1,333 students in the 2023-24 school year.

Meanwhile, Florida continues to face a teacher shortage in the 2023-24 school year. Despite some improvements, the state reported nearly 4,800 instructional vacancies at the beginning of the year. According to the Florida Department of Education, core subjects such as English, reading, and math among the areas with the highest demand for teachers.

According to the National Education Association (NEA), Florida ranked 50th in the U.S. for teacher pay in the 2022-23 school year, with salaries lower than they were a decade ago when adjusted for inflation.

Governor DeSantis's budget for the 2024-25 school year allocates nearly $38 billion for education, with $1.25 billion dedicated to teachers' salaries and other instructional personnel.

Enrollment in Florida Atlantic University Lab Schools Over 7 Years