Very Good
#88 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 6% of private schools
Highlands Christian Academy
School · Pompano Beach, FL
A private school in Pompano Beach, FL serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
501 NE 48TH ST, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in FL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,269
Median home value
$293,100
Median rent
$1,689/mo
College educated
28.9%
Homeownership
62.7%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright HorizonsEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Hosanna Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 1.3 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Soul AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Cypress Run Alternative CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 147 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Highlands Christian Academy is listed in Pompano Beach, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Highlands Christian Academy
Highlands Christian Academy is a private school in Pompano Beach, FL, serving approximately 472 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #88 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highlands Christian Academy
What grades does Highlands Christian Academy serve?
Highlands Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Highlands Christian Academy?
Highlands Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 472 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highlands Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Highlands Christian Academy is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Highlands Christian Academy rank in FL?
Highlands Christian Academy ranks #88 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Highlands Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Highlands Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Highlands Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Highlands Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Highlands Christian Academy a religious school?
Highlands Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 472
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Broward County
- Phone
- (954) 421-1747
- Area population (ZIP 33064)
- 62,000
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 33064; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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