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#3294 of 3,778 schools in FL

Deerfield Beach High School

High School · Broward · Deerfield Beach, FL

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

910 SW 15TH ST, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 37% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-15.6 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-26.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation22.1%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism63.1%

Students at Deerfield Beach High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
40%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
43%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
41%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2024
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (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

50%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Deerfield Beach 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Transit 24Minimal Transit
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$57,257

Median home value

$381,700

Median rent

$1,544/mo

College educated

27.8%

Homeownership

56.1%

Poverty rate

18.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33441; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
22.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·147 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
11 boys'·14 girls'·28 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
Highlands Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–120.2 mi472Compare →
Bright HorizonsEnrollment path unverified7.3K–121.2 mi149Compare →
Hosanna Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–111.4 mi18Compare →
Somerset Academy Key Charter High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.69–121.4 mi298Compare →

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.

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
#285 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

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

About Deerfield Beach High School

Deerfield Beach High School is a public high school in Deerfield Beach, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 2,109 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,294 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Deerfield Beach High School

What grades does Deerfield Beach High School serve?

Deerfield Beach High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Deerfield Beach High School?

Deerfield Beach High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,109 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Beach High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Beach High School is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Deerfield Beach High School rank in FL?

Deerfield Beach High School ranks #3,294 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Deerfield Beach High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Deerfield Beach 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 Deerfield Beach High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Deerfield Beach High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Deerfield Beach High School a charter school?

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

Is Deerfield Beach High School a Title I school?

No, Deerfield Beach High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deerfield Beach High School?

50.0% of students at Deerfield Beach 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
2,109
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers (FTE)
96
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Broward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
63.1%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 33441)
30,214
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
42.8
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 33441; 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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