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#3292 of 3,778 schools in FL

Hollywood Hills High School

High School · Broward · Hollywood, FL

A Broward high school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5400 STIRLING RD, Hollywood, FL 33021

  • Math 14% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 38% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-14.6 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-24.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation16.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism56.9%

Students at Hollywood Hills High School score 26% 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 Proficiency14%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency38%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 38% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
34%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
41%
ELA
41%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
40%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
31%
2024
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 38% (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

50.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hollywood Hills 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 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$69,249

Median home value

$395,800

Median rent

$1,707/mo

College educated

38.2%

Homeownership

67.1%

Poverty rate

10.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
16.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
7 boys'·9 girls'·18 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
Sheridan Technical CollegeEnrollment path unverified8.59–121.0 mi555Compare →
The Quest CenterEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–121.3 mi106Compare →
Harvard International AcademyPrivate · tuition4.3private2–121.4 mi88Compare →
Sheridan Hills Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–121.4 mi395Compare →

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.

Broward

Schools in district
325
Rank in district
#283 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

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

About Hollywood Hills High School

Hollywood Hills High School is a public high school in Hollywood, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 1,799 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,292 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hollywood Hills High School

What grades does Hollywood Hills High School serve?

Hollywood Hills High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hollywood Hills High School?

Hollywood Hills High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,799 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hollywood Hills High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hollywood Hills High School is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hollywood Hills High School rank in FL?

Hollywood Hills High School ranks #3,292 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Hollywood Hills High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hollywood Hills 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 Hollywood Hills High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hollywood Hills High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hollywood Hills High School a charter school?

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

Is Hollywood Hills High School a Title I school?

No, Hollywood Hills High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hollywood Hills High School?

50.1% of students at Hollywood Hills 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
1,799
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers (FTE)
75
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Broward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
56.9%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 33021)
49,064
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
43.1
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 33021; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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