A new three-story, 97,000-square-foot school is taking shape in the city of Westlake, with the Palm Beach County School District confirming it will open in August 2027.
WPTV reporter Christy Waite toured the construction site and learned the $48 million school will hold 972 students and is currently ahead of schedule and on budget.
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New $48 million school coming to Westlake, set to open August 2027
Both the school district and parents say the new academic building will ease transportation issues by being within walking distance for families in the area. Joseph Sanches, Chief Operating Officer of the Palm Beach County School District, explained that one of the biggest benefits of having a neighborhood school is that families will be able to walk or bike to school, which will cut down on commuting and traffic…