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Blanche Ely High School

High School · Broward · Pompano Beach, FL

A Broward high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1201 NW 6TH AVE, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

  • Math 7% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 37% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-15.6 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-26.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation8.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.4:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism54.6%

Students at Blanche Ely High School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency7%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2019, reaching 37% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
59%
ELA
25%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
26%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
38%
2012
Math
39%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
7%
ELA
29%
2024
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 28 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Blanche Ely High School 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 56Bikeable

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

Median income

$59,757

Median home value

$354,100

Median rent

$1,406/mo

College educated

25.5%

Homeownership

49.6%

Poverty rate

18%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
8.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
5 boys'·7 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·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
New Life Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition5.0private6–120.7 mi49Compare →
Pompano Beach High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.99–121.5 mi1,311Compare →
Soul AcademyPrivate · tuition3.8privatePK–121.7 mi97Compare →
Broward Children's Center NorthEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–121.9 mi20Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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
#313 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

Blanche Ely High School is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Blanche Ely High School

Blanche Ely High School is a public high school in Pompano Beach, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 1,930 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,623 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Blanche Ely High School

What grades does Blanche Ely High School serve?

Blanche Ely High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Blanche Ely High School?

Blanche Ely High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,930 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blanche Ely High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Blanche Ely High School is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Blanche Ely High School rank in FL?

Blanche Ely High School ranks #3,623 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Blanche Ely High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Blanche Ely High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Blanche Ely High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Blanche Ely High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Blanche Ely High School a charter school?

No, Blanche Ely High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Blanche Ely High School a Title I school?

No, Blanche Ely High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blanche Ely High School?

56.2% of students at Blanche Ely High School 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
1,930
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
79
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Broward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.6%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 33060)
35,888
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
39
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 33060; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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