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#3404 of 3,778 schools in FL

Piper High School

High School · Broward · Lauderhill, FL

A Broward high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

8000 NW 44TH ST, Lauderhill, FL 33351

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 51% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-1.6 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-20.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation9.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.7:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism47.9%

Students at Piper High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2019, reaching 51% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
29%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
41%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
40%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
35%
2024
ELA
51%

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

47.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Piper 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 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 64Bikeable

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

Median income

$68,996

Median home value

$352,500

Median rent

$1,881/mo

College educated

31%

Homeownership

56.8%

Poverty rate

10.4%

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

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
9.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
7 boys'·10 girls'·19 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
Millennium 6-12 Collegiate AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.96–121.8 mi1,371Compare →
Arc Broward Inc.Enrollment path unverified5.9122.0 mi83Compare →
Plantation High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.09–122.4 mi1,796Compare →
Christi Stepps Academy IncPrivate · tuition6.0privateK–122.5 mi145Compare →

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
#294 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

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

About Piper High School

Piper High School is a public high school in Lauderhill, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 2,418 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,404 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Piper High School

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 #3,404 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Piper High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Piper High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,418
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
98
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Broward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.9%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 33351)
34,582
Area average commute
27.9 min
Area median age
39.7
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 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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