Below Average
#3405 of 3,778 schools in FL
Ascend Career Academy
High School · Broward · Margate, FL
A Broward charter high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5251 COCONUT CREEK PKWY, Margate, FL 33063
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 57.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ascend Career Academy score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2019, reaching 22% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2015-2021) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ascend Career Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,930
Median home value
$270,100
Median rent
$1,790/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
73.7%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33063; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suned High School of North BrowardCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Abundant Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Atlantic Technical CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 686 | Compare → |
| Dave Thomas Education Center WestEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 556 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Broward
- Schools in district
- 325
- Rank in district
- #295 of 319
- District spending per student
- $12,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ascend Career Academy is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ascend Career Academy
Ascend Career Academy is a public high school in Margate, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 222 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,405 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ascend Career Academy
What grades does Ascend Career Academy serve?
Ascend Career Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ascend Career Academy?
Ascend Career Academy has an enrollment of approximately 222 students.
How does Ascend Career Academy rank in FL?
Ascend Career Academy ranks #3,405 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Ascend Career Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Ascend Career Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ascend Career Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ascend Career Academy has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Ascend Career Academy a charter school?
Yes, Ascend Career Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ascend Career Academy a Title I school?
No, Ascend Career Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ascend Career Academy?
100.0% of students at Ascend Career Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 222
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Broward County
- Phone
- (954) 978-4555
- 4-Year Graduation
- 57.0%
- Area population (ZIP 33063)
- 55,539
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33063; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2021, multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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