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#3295 of 3,778 schools in FL

Boyd H. Anderson High School

High School · Broward · Lauderdale Lakes, FL

A Broward high school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3050 NW 41ST ST, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33309

  • Math 10% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 33% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-19.6 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-27.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation5.5%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.7:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism52.4%

Students at Boyd H. Anderson High School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency33%(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 33% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
51%
ELA
22%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
21%
2011
Math
30%
ELA
28%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
25%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
19%
ELA
20%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
23%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
20%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
23%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
23%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
14%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
14%
2024
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 23% (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

54.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Boyd H. Anderson 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 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable

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

Median income

$73,496

Median home value

$309,100

Median rent

$1,829/mo

College educated

23.3%

Homeownership

56.3%

Poverty rate

14.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33309; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offeredIB Programme
5.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·202 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
5 boys'·9 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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
Fort Lauderdale Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition4.4K–120.8 mi181Compare →
Elite Academy School of ExcellencePrivate · tuition5.0K–121.0 mi61Compare →
The Embassy AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0K–121.0 mi96Compare →
Ameribelge Center for EducationPrivate · tuition3.8PK–121.1 mi34Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Broward

Schools in district
325
Rank in district
#286 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

Boyd H. Anderson High School is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Boyd H. Anderson High School

Boyd H. Anderson High School is a public high school in Lauderdale Lakes, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 2,162 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,295 of 3,778 schools in FL.

State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Boyd H. Anderson High School

What grades does Boyd H. Anderson High School serve?

Boyd H. Anderson High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Boyd H. Anderson High School?

Boyd H. Anderson High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,162 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Boyd H. Anderson High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Boyd H. Anderson High School is 25.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Boyd H. Anderson High School rank in FL?

Boyd H. Anderson High School ranks #3,295 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Boyd H. Anderson High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Boyd H. Anderson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Boyd H. Anderson High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Boyd H. Anderson High School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Boyd H. Anderson High School a charter school?

No, Boyd H. Anderson High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Boyd H. Anderson High School a Title I school?

No, Boyd H. Anderson High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boyd H. Anderson High School?

54.7% of students at Boyd H. Anderson 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
2,162
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
84
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Broward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.4%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 33309)
38,074
Area average commute
28.4 min
Area median age
37.3
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 · 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 33309; 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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