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#2790 of 3,778 schools in FL
Plantation High School
High School · Broward · Plantation, FL
A Broward high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6901 NW 16TH ST, Plantation, FL 33313
- Math 14% proficient (2021)
- Reading 44% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Plantation High School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 44% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 37% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Plantation High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,485/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plantation), 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
$45,408
Median home value
$236,300
Median rent
$1,608/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
44%
Poverty rate
22.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33313; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickens Sanomi AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| American High School LlcPrivate · tuition | 3.5private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,307 | Compare → |
| Lauderhill 6-12Enrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–12 | 1.5 mi | 769 | Compare → |
| Atlantic Technical CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 686 | Compare → |
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
- #239 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
Plantation High School is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plantation High School
Plantation High School is a public high school in Plantation, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 1,796 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,790 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plantation High School
What grades does Plantation High School serve?
Plantation High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Plantation High School?
Plantation High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,796 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plantation High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plantation High School is 23.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plantation High School rank in FL?
Plantation High School ranks #2,790 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Plantation High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Plantation High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Plantation High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plantation High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Plantation High School a charter school?
No, Plantation High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plantation High School a Title I school?
No, Plantation High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plantation High School?
49.2% of students at Plantation 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
- 1,796
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Broward County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.2%
- Phone
- (754) 322-1850
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 33313)
- 64,228
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 33313; 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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