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#3571 of 3,778 schools in FL

J. P. Taravella High School

High School · Broward · Coral Springs, FL

A Broward high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

10600 RIVERSIDE DR, Coral Springs, FL 33071

  • Math 19% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 48% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-4.6 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-22.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
College Readiness6.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation12.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.2:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism46.5%

Students at J. P. Taravella High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency19%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency48%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 48% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
51%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
46%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
45%
2024
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 49% (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

36.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where J. P. Taravella 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,231/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coral Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$100,279

Median home value

$537,100

Median rent

$2,092/mo

College educated

42.7%

Homeownership

63.7%

Poverty rate

6.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
12.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
1 boys'·15 girls'·16 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
Rohr Bais Chaya AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0private9–121.2 mi101Compare →
Rohr Bais Chaya AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9private9–121.2 mi105Compare →
Lion Star AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–121.6 mi13Compare →
Millennium 6-12 Collegiate AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.96–122.5 mi1,371Compare →

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.

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
#309 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

J. P. Taravella High School is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About J. P. Taravella High School

J. P. Taravella High School is a public high school in Coral Springs, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 2,516 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,571 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about J. P. Taravella High School

What grades does J. P. Taravella High School serve?

J. P. Taravella High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend J. P. Taravella High School?

J. P. Taravella High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,516 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at J. P. Taravella High School?

The student-teacher ratio at J. P. Taravella High School is 25.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does J. P. Taravella High School rank in FL?

J. P. Taravella High School ranks #3,571 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is J. P. Taravella High School's MySchoolScout rating?

J. P. Taravella High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 J. P. Taravella High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, J. P. Taravella High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is J. P. Taravella High School a charter school?

No, J. P. Taravella High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is J. P. Taravella High School a Title I school?

No, J. P. Taravella High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J. P. Taravella High School?

36.7% of students at J. P. Taravella 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
2,516
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
100
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Broward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.5%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 33071)
40,207
Area average commute
28.9 min
Area median age
37.8
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 33071; 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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