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#1697 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 45% in state

West Broward High School

High School · Broward · Pembroke Pines, FL

A high school in Pembroke Pines, FL serving grades 9th – 12th.

500 NW 209TH AVE, Pembroke Pines, FL 33029

  • Math 46% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 70% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg+17.4 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation28.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.8:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism41.2%

Students at West Broward High School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency46%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 70% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
59%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
64%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
73%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
46%
ELA
69%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
69%
2024
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 70% (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

28.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where West Broward 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$145,282

Median home value

$575,900

Median rent

$2,324/mo

College educated

46.3%

Homeownership

90.5%

Poverty rate

3.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33029; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
28.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·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
Somerset Academy Charter HighCharter · enrollment unverified7.19–120.5 mi1,486Compare →
Somerset Arts ConservatoryCharter · enrollment unverified7.69–120.5 mi403Compare →
Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.96–123.1 mi1,188Compare →
City/pembroke Pines Charter High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.16–123.7 mi2,153Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Broward

Schools in district
325
Rank in district
#160 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

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

About West Broward High School

West Broward High School is a public high school in Pembroke Pines, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 2,531 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,697 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Broward High School

What grades does West Broward High School serve?

West Broward High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend West Broward High School?

West Broward High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,531 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Broward High School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Broward High School is 24.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Broward High School rank in FL?

West Broward High School ranks #1,697 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is West Broward High School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Broward High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 West Broward High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Broward High School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is West Broward High School a charter school?

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

Is West Broward High School a Title I school?

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

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

28.3% of students at West Broward 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
2,531
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
102
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Broward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.2%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 33029)
44,109
Area average commute
33.8 min
Area median age
40.8
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 33029; 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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