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#3018 of 3,778 schools in FL

Sunfire High School

High School · Broward · Oakland Park, FL

A Broward charter high school where students score 50 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

2360 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Oakland Park, FL 33311

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 14% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 37.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change+1.31 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2024
TrendImproving
Academics1.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency13.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-39.1 pts
Overall Proficiency19% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-50.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
College Readiness5.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate37%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio134.3:1
District spending per student$12,121

Students at Sunfire High School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency14%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 6 points since 2019, reaching 14% in 2024, across a 13-year record (2012–2024).

Show all 11 years
2012
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2013
Math
8%
ELA
5%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
5%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
3%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
5%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
5%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2024
ELA
14%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 10% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Sunfire 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable

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

Median income

$51,918

Median home value

$276,600

Median rent

$1,385/mo

College educated

17.9%

Homeownership

47.9%

Poverty rate

24.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33311; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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The Embassy AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0K–120.1 mi96Compare →
Mlmpi Prep Academy 2Private · tuition4.46–120.2 mi31Compare →
Elite Academy School of ExcellencePrivate · tuition5.0K–120.8 mi61Compare →
Fort Lauderdale Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition4.4K–121.0 mi181Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Broward

Schools in district
325
Rank in district
#262 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

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

About Sunfire High School

Sunfire High School is a public high school in Oakland Park, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 403 students in grades 9th-12th with a 134.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,018 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sunfire High School

What grades does Sunfire High School serve?

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

How many students attend Sunfire High School?

Sunfire High School has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sunfire High School is 134.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sunfire High School rank in FL?

Sunfire High School ranks #3,018 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Sunfire High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sunfire High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Sunfire High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunfire High School has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Is Sunfire High School a charter school?

Yes, Sunfire High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Sunfire High School a Title I school?

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

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

4.0% of students at Sunfire 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
403
Student-Teacher Ratio
134.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Broward County
4-Year Graduation
37.0%
Area population (ZIP 33311)
73,280
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
35.8
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 33311; 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, 2012-2021, multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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