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#2213 of 3,778 schools in FL
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center
High School · Broward · Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Broward high school where students score 39 points below what's typical for similar communities.
700 SW 26TH ST, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
- Math 6% vs FL 54% (2024)
- Reading 8% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 28.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Whiddon Rodgers Education Center score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2017, to 7% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 14% (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 19 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Whiddon Rodgers Education Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,760
Median home value
$492,400
Median rent
$1,789/mo
College educated
34.8%
Homeownership
55.1%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33315; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seagull SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| Murl Windsor Academy at HollywoodPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Stranahan High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,328 | Compare → |
| Permission to Succeed AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 15 | Compare → |
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
- #204 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
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whiddon Rodgers Education Center
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center is a public high school in Fort Lauderdale, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 515 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,213 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whiddon Rodgers Education Center
What grades does Whiddon Rodgers Education Center serve?
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Whiddon Rodgers Education Center?
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 515 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whiddon Rodgers Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Whiddon Rodgers Education Center is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whiddon Rodgers Education Center rank in FL?
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center ranks #2,213 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Whiddon Rodgers Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Whiddon Rodgers Education Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whiddon Rodgers Education Center has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Whiddon Rodgers Education Center a charter school?
No, Whiddon Rodgers Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whiddon Rodgers Education Center a Title I school?
No, Whiddon Rodgers Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whiddon Rodgers Education Center?
61.0% of students at Whiddon Rodgers Education Center 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 515
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Broward County
- Phone
- (754) 321-7550
- 4-Year Graduation
- 28.0%
- Area population (ZIP 33315)
- 13,211
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 · 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.
- 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 33315; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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