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#1357 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 36% in state

Avant Garde Academy of Broward

High School · Broward · Hollywood, FL

A charter high school in Hollywood, FL serving grades 6th – 12th.

Charter

2025 MCKINLEY ST, Hollywood, FL 33020

  • Math 61% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • Reading 50% vs FL 52% (2024)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change+1.37 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2024
TrendImproving
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.2% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.2 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation12.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.9:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism43.1%

Students at Avant Garde Academy of Broward score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency61%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency50%(2024 FAST)
School
State
52%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 13 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024, across a 11-year record (2014–2024).

Show all 10 years
2014
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
51%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
61%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Avant Garde Academy of Broward sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Miami map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 76Very Walkable
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 81Very Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,535

Median home value

$306,700

Median rent

$1,444/mo

College educated

29.4%

Homeownership

34.7%

Poverty rate

18.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33020; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
12.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
South Broward High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.89–120.5 mi2,307Compare →
Guidepost Montesorri AcademyPrivate · tuition8.7privatePK–121.0 mi190Compare →
Guidepost Montessori at Hollywood BeachPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–121.0 mi208Compare →
Paragon Academy of TechnologyCharter · enrollment unverified4.46–121.2 mi137Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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
#131 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

Avant Garde Academy of Broward is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Avant Garde Academy of Broward

Avant Garde Academy of Broward is a public high school in Hollywood, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 1,107 students in grades 6th-12th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,357 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Avant Garde Academy of Broward

What grades does Avant Garde Academy of Broward serve?

Avant Garde Academy of Broward serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Avant Garde Academy of Broward?

Avant Garde Academy of Broward has an enrollment of approximately 1,107 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Avant Garde Academy of Broward?

The student-teacher ratio at Avant Garde Academy of Broward is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Avant Garde Academy of Broward rank in FL?

Avant Garde Academy of Broward ranks #1,357 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Avant Garde Academy of Broward's MySchoolScout rating?

Avant Garde Academy of Broward has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Avant Garde Academy of Broward?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Avant Garde Academy of Broward has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

Is Avant Garde Academy of Broward a charter school?

Yes, Avant Garde Academy of Broward is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Avant Garde Academy of Broward a Title I school?

No, Avant Garde Academy of Broward is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Avant Garde Academy of Broward?

43.3% of students at Avant Garde Academy of Broward 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
1,107
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Broward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.1%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 33020)
44,112
Area average commute
30.3 min
Area median age
39.3
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 · 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.
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 33020; 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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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