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#1333 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Sterling Academy

High School

950 S PINE ISLAND RD STE 150A, Plantation, FL 33324

Private

Enrollment

498

Student-Teacher

101.6:1

Score

4.6

Grades

6th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#1,333 of 1,462

In Plantation

#13 of 15

public schools

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Sterling Academy

4.6/10

High School in Plantation · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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8.3/10

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About Sterling Academy

Sterling Academy is a private high school in Plantation, FL. Sterling Academy serves approximately 498 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 101.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Sterling Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,333 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares1.1 pts below FL schools
  • This school 4.6 · Below Average
  • FL avg 5.7

What Parents Should Know

Sterling Academy runs 101.6:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

Sterling Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Sterling Academy compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Plantation, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio
101.6:1
This School
vs
20.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
498
This School
vs
1,181
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.6
This School
vs
5.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 71.9% vs 0%
Asian 10.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 8.8% vs 0%
Black 5.4% vs 0%
Sterling Academy Plantation Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Sterling Academy (this school) 4.6
IMAGINE SCHOOLS PLANTATION CAMPUS 8.3
SEMINOLE MIDDLE SCHOOL 4.9
PLANTATION MIDDLE SCHOOL 4.3
RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL AT PLANTATION 5.4
SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL 4.1
PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL 5.0

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
D 1.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 101.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.2 / 10
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School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,140
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 6.7 / 10
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Diversity Index 46%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Enrollment 498
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in FL

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 71.9%
Asian 10.2%
Hispanic 8.8%
Black 5.4%
Two or More 3.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

950 S PINE ISLAND RD STE 150A, Plantation, FL 33324

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sterling Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. CLEVER OAKS (rated 8.3/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is IMAGINE SCHOOLS PLANTATION CAMPUS (rated 8.3/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Plantation, see our Plantation schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
CLEVER OAKS Plantation 0.2 mi 8.3
IMAGINE SCHOOLS PLANTATION CAMPUS Plantation 0.3 mi 8.3
FOX TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Davie 1.2 mi 7.6
OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL Plantation 1.4 mi 8.0
INDIAN RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL Davie 1.5 mi 5.5
TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Plantation 1.6 mi 7.0
AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL Plantation 1.8 mi 8.3
AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL LLC Plantation 1.8 mi 3.5
SEMINOLE MIDDLE SCHOOL Plantation 1.8 mi 4.9
PETERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Plantation 2.2 mi 5.5
NSU UNIVERSITY SCHOOL Davie 2.2 mi 6.8
BAUDHUIN ORAL SCHOOL-NOVA UNIVERSITY Davie 2.2 mi 4.4
SILVER RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Davie 2.4 mi 6.7
PLANTATION MIDDLE SCHOOL Plantation 2.3 mi 4.3
MIRROR LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Plantation 2.4 mi 7.7
DICKENS SANOMI ACADEMY Plantation 2.4 mi 7.5
CENTRAL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Plantation 2.3 mi 7.4
DIVERSEABILITIES Davie 2.5 mi
MIZRAHI TORAH ACADEMY Plantation 2.5 mi 7.2
MIZRAHI TORAH ACADEMY Plantation 2.5 mi 7.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 33324 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$83,678

Median Home Value

$350,500

Median Rent

$2,152/mo

Population

50,072

College Educated

45.5%

Homeownership

56.9%

Avg Commute

26.9 min

Poverty Rate

10.8%

Median Age

39.3

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NORTH AMERICAN ACADEMY Hialeah, FL 4.5
PINELLAS GULF COAST ACADEMY Clearwater, FL 4.5
GREEN SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL Miami, FL 4.7
MATER BRIGHTON LAKES ACADEMY PREPARATORY HIGH Kissimmee, FL 4.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sterling Academy

What grades does Sterling Academy serve?

Sterling Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Sterling Academy?

Sterling Academy has an enrollment of approximately 498 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sterling Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Sterling Academy is 101.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Sterling Academy rank in FL?

Sterling Academy ranks #1,333 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Sterling Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Sterling Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Sterling Academy a private school?

Yes, Sterling Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Sterling Academy a religious school?

No, Sterling Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
47 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
33 Some Transit
Bike Score
50 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
498
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
101.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
190 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Broward County

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