Below Average
#3194 of 3,778 schools in FL
Paragon Academy of Technology
High School · Broward · Hollywood, FL
A Broward charter high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
502 N 28TH AVE, Hollywood, FL 33020
- Math 35% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs FL 52% (2024)
Academics
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Students at Paragon Academy of Technology score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 38% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paragon Academy of Technology sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,535
Median home value
$306,700
Median rent
$1,444/mo
College educated
29.4%
Homeownership
34.7%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33020; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Guidepost Montesorri AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.7private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 190 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #275 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
Paragon Academy of Technology is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paragon Academy of Technology
Paragon Academy of Technology is a public high school in Hollywood, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 137 students in grades 6th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,194 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paragon Academy of Technology
What grades does Paragon Academy of Technology serve?
Paragon Academy of Technology serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Paragon Academy of Technology?
Paragon Academy of Technology has an enrollment of approximately 137 students.
How does Paragon Academy of Technology rank in FL?
Paragon Academy of Technology ranks #3,194 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Paragon Academy of Technology's MySchoolScout rating?
Paragon Academy of Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Paragon Academy of Technology?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paragon Academy of Technology has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Paragon Academy of Technology a charter school?
Yes, Paragon Academy of Technology is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Paragon Academy of Technology a Title I school?
No, Paragon Academy of Technology is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paragon Academy of Technology?
56.2% of students at Paragon Academy of Technology 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 137
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Broward County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.5%
- Phone
- (954) 925-0155
- Area population (ZIP 33020)
- 44,112
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
Official sources & links
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 · 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.
- 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 33020; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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