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Public high school · Broward · Lauderhill, Florida

Piper High School

Piper High School rates 5.6, right at the middle of Broward's high schools, whose rated median is 5.8.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.6this school

5.6 on a one-to-ten scale; the Broward median is 5.8.

#2,628 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Broward: 60 high schools rated, median 5.8

The brief

A Broward high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 2,628 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 256 of 319 in Broward.

Piper High School is listed in Broward, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math44%5 points below the Florida average of 49%High-school course exams · 752 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading54%7 points below the Florida average of 61%Grades 9–10 · 1,009 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 26 points since 2021, reaching 49% in 2026.2026 FAST; 35 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
6.4
25% of the rating
Academics
4.6
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.7
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
2.5
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • 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.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 33351; 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Piper High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$68,996
Median home value
$352,500
Median rent
$1,881/mo
College educated
31%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
10.4%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33351; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
68
Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
31
Some Transit
Bike Score
64
Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
2 AP courses
9.8% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
17 sports
7 boys' · 10 girls' · 19 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
47.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and six rate higher than Piper High School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Piper High School serve?

Piper High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Piper High School?

Piper High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,418 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Piper High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Piper High School is 24.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Piper High School rank in FL?

Piper High School ranks #2,628 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Piper High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Piper High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Piper High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Piper High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Piper High School a charter school?

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

Is Piper High School a Title I school?

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

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

47.8% of students at Piper 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,418
Student-teacher ratio
24.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
98
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
Broward County
4-year graduation
99%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#256 of 319
Schools in district
325
District spending per student
$12,121
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.3%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 33351)
34,582
Area average commute
27.9 min
Area median age
39.7

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.