West Boca High School
West Boca Raton High School (WBRHS) is an A-Rated School in Palm Beach County, Florida. It serves a diverse body of 2300+ students, with 52% minority and 40% low-income enrollment.
WBRHS is a 5-Star School of Excellence Awarded by the Florida Department of Education. The school offers AP Capstone, AICE Diploma, AVID, and ESE Programs. 65% of students are enrolled in an Academy Program, including Performing Arts, Culinary Arts, Drafting & Design, Computer Science, Medical Sciences, and Aviation & Tech.
Mission Statement
West Boca Raton High School will provide all students academic rigor needed to compete in a global economy. With the support and active participation of our parents and community. West Boca High students will be prepared for their future endeavors in college, continuing education, and the career world.
Academy of Performing Arts
Each Arts Academy has a unique focus that enables students to explore their creativity and focus on character and leadership development.
THEATRE ARTS
ACADEMY
The Theater Arts Program provides a creative, safe and healthy environment for students to define and exercise their creative abilities. Broadway-caliber shows are performed for the entire community to see.
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3-time winner of the South Florida Cappie for Best Musical
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Dream Award winner for Best Musical
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Performed 4 times as a Mainstage at Florida State Thespian Festival in Tampa
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Productions are seen by over 4000-6000 patrons annually
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“Bulls on Broadway” gives back to the community performing for senior centers, dinner parties, and social gatherings
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Theatre Director Lance Blank - 2022 Dream Awards Winner or the Inspiring Theatre Educator Award
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Theatre Director Lance Blank - Florida Associate of Theater Educators - Outstanding Theatre Arts Educator 2019
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Theatre Director Lance Blank - Boca Raton Rotary Teacher of the Year -2019
VANGAURD BAND ACADEMY
The West Boca Raton High School Band is known as “Vanguard." The "Vanguard" shines as one of the top band programs in both Palm Beach County and all of Florida. They perform nationally and internationally.
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50 different bands have received Superior ratings at their respective FBA District Music Performance Assessments
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Performed at the 2018 Music for All National Concert Band Festival held in Indianapolis, Indiana
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Performed at the 2022 Music For All Regional Concert Band Festival
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Performed in California and London
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Performed in both the 2016 and 2022 London New Year’s Day Parade and Chamber Concert performance
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Invited to perform at 2024 New Year’s Day Parade in Rome, Italy
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VOCAL
ACADEMY
The Vocal Academy is one of the top choral programs in the state of Florida. The program enables students to develop proper vocal technique while learning about the human voice.
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Invited to perform at Carnegie Hall to participate in the 2023 World Premiere of a newly composed piece
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Participated in various Invitational Choral competitions in the state of Florida
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Students routinely qualify for Florida All State, Regional and National American Choral Directors Association Honor Choirs, allowing them to sing with the top students in the state and nation
DANCE
ACADEMY
A creative dance academy intended to inspire students to work on one’s crafts in pursuit of scholarship in education and learning through the art of dance.
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National Dance Honor Society 2020, 2021
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NSU x Art Museum Community Voices
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Nova Southeastern University Dance Awareness Day Conference
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University of Florida Dance Marathon Host 2022 , 2023