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Public high school · Broward · Pompano Beach, Florida

Blanche Ely High School

Blanche Ely High School rates 5.2, below most Broward high schools, whose rated median is 5.8.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.2this school

5.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the Broward median is 5.8.

#2,929 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Broward: 60 high schools rated, median 5.8

The brief

A Broward high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 2,929 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 275 of 319 in Broward.

Blanche Ely High School is listed in Broward, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math43%6 points below the Florida average of 49%High-school course exams · 637 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading48%13 points below the Florida average of 61%Grades 9–10 · 770 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 28 points since 2021, reaching 46% in 2026.2026 FAST; 35 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
7.9
25% of the rating
Academics
4.2
25% of the rating
College Readiness
5.6
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
2.3
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • 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.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Blanche Ely High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$59,757
Median home value
$354,100
Median rent
$1,406/mo
College educated
25.5%
Homeownership
49.6%
Poverty rate
18%

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

Getting around

Walk Score
31
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
31
Some Transit
Bike Score
56
Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
8.8% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
12 sports
5 boys' · 7 girls' · 15 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
56.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and three rate higher than Blanche Ely High School among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

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 #2,929 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Blanche Ely High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Blanche Ely High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,930
Student-teacher ratio
24.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
79
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize City
County
Broward County
4-year graduation
89.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#275 of 319
Schools in district
325
District spending per student
$12,121
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.3%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 33060)
35,888
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
39

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.