Nova High School

Summary:

Nova High School is a public high school located in Davie, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 2,227. The school is part of the Broward County School District, which is ranked 30th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nova High School stands out as a higher-performing institution compared to nearby schools. It has a diverse student population with a higher percentage of African American (58.87%) and Hispanic (21.24%) students, yet it consistently maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 95.6% to 98.0% over the past few years, outperforming the state and district averages. The school's test scores are generally higher than the Broward County and Florida state averages, particularly in subjects like US History, Biology 1, and English Language Arts. While Nova High School has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism rates in recent years, reaching 29.5% in 2022-2023, it still performs better than some of the nearby schools, such as McArthur High School (50.3%) and Plantation High School (48.0%).

The presence of specialized schools like Sheridan Technical College and McFatter Technical College in the vicinity suggests a focus on career and technical education, which could provide additional educational opportunities for students in the area. Additionally, the proximity of the College Academy at Broward College to Nova High School indicates a potential for collaboration and dual-enrollment programs, allowing students to earn college credits while still in high school.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3600 College Ave
       Davie, FL  33314


(754) 323-1650

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
235th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,652 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  24.7 Help
Number of students:  2,227

Racial breakdown:

African American:
58.9%
Hispanic:
21.2%
White:
11.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Nova High School ranks better than 70.9% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 16th among 56 ranked high schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.92. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Nova High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (58.9%), Hispanic (21.2%), White (11.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nova High School is 24.7. 31 high schools in the Broward School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Nova High School employs 90 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nova High School is $9,652, which is the 18th highest among 56 high schools in the Broward School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Nova High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Nova High School 235th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Nova High School in the ranking list.)

Broward:

SchoolDigger ranks Broward 30th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nova High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 88.99 37th 484 92.4%
2005 85.05 56th 487 88.5%
2006 78.12 85th 477 82.2%
2007 84.11 67th 563 88.1%
2008 84.16 69th 577 88.0%
2009 83.54 74th 587 87.4%
2010 83.52 75th 620 87.9%
2011 82.49 91st 622 85.4%
2012 68.40 102nd 606 83.2%
2013 70.98 123rd 648 81.0%
2014 65.52 177th 687 74.2%
2016 59.01 193rd 693 72.2%
2017 68.38 121st 714 83.1%
2018 66.67 140th 716 80.4%
2019 65.47 154th 734 79.0%
2021 44.47 321st 746 57.0%
2022 53.42 244th 774 68.5%
2023 57.91 218th 792 72.5%
2024 56.92 235th 807 70.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Nova High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1117 374 77 66 0 n/a n/a 0 1634
1989 1134 369 76 91 0 n/a n/a 0 1670
1990 1123 351 108 110 2 n/a n/a 0 1694
1991 1126 332 158 141 2 n/a n/a 0 1759
1992 1171 347 171 126 4 n/a n/a 0 1819
1993 1138 387 158 127 7 n/a n/a 0 1817
1994 1134 348 134 117 5 n/a n/a 0 1738
1995 1126 515 127 139 2 n/a n/a 0 1909
1996 1126 515 127 139 2 n/a n/a 0 1909
1997 1100 514 131 145 2 n/a n/a 0 1892
1998 1162 550 134 221 4 n/a n/a 0 2071
1999 1162 537 126 227 6 n/a n/a 0 2058
2000 1168 546 114 266 5 n/a n/a 0 2099
2001 1120 555 118 311 3 n/a n/a 0 2107
2002 955 568 132 349 2 n/a n/a 0 2006
2003 955 568 132 349 2 n/a n/a 0 2006
2004 932 630 124 348 4 n/a n/a 0 2038
2005 882 636 111 335 4 n/a n/a 0 1968
2006 863 701 112 365 1 n/a n/a 0 2042
2007 792 801 112 382 0 n/a n/a 32 2119
2008 775 767 115 395 0 n/a n/a 45 2097
2009 713 836 134 438 0 n/a n/a 56 2177
2010 622 855 129 449 3 n/a n/a 57 2115
2011 641 893 131 480 4 0 61 0 2210
2012 605 934 126 471 5 0 56 0 2197
2013 555 944 126 446 5 2 57 0 2135
2014 510 986 116 466 6 3 61 0 2148
2015 443 1079 110 443 5 4 66 0 2150
2016 402 1103 116 467 8 5 74 0 2175
2017 380 1089 103 461 8 3 82 0 2126
2018 370 1107 108 494 9 2 92 0 2182
2019 343 1159 111 510 10 3 86 0 2222
2020 327 1197 111 495 6 4 84 0 2224
2021 308 1290 121 482 8 4 64 0 2277
2022 281 1299 110 486 7 6 59 0 2248
2023 263 1311 105 473 6 5 64 0 2227

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nova High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1634 80.0 20.4 7.8
1989 1670 84.0 19.8 6.6
1990 1694 86.0 19.6 9.4
1991 1759 90.0 19.5 10.7
1992 1819 94.0 19.3 11.3
1993 1817 87.0 20.9 11.9
1994 1738 88.0 19.8 9.1
1995 1909 84.0 22.7 10.8
1996 1909 84.0 22.7 10.8
1997 1892 232.0 8.2 10.3
1998 2071 264.0 7.8 11
1999 2058 103.0 20.0 11.4
2000 2099 98.0 21.4 11.3
2001 2107 93.0 22.7 11.8
2002 2006 98.0 20.5 16.7
2003 2006 98.0 20.5 16.7
2004 2038 105.0 19.4 19.4
2005 1968 110.0 17.9 24
2006 2042 107.0 19.1 30.2
2007 2119 111.0 19.1 29.5
2008 2097 123.5 17.0 32.3
2009 2177 157.8 16.7 39.5
2010 2115 117.0 18.0 49.6
2011 2210 106.6 20.7 48.7
2012 2197 97.0 22.6 53.4
2013 2135 95.0 22.4 51
2014 2148 95.0 22.6 54.3
2015 2150 93.0 23.1 58
2016 2175 93.0 23.3 59.7
2017 2126 95.0 22.3 60.1
2018 2182 96.0 22.7 66.4
2019 2222 88.8 25.0 57.2
2020 2224 86.0 25.8 60.3
2021 2277 87.8 25.9 56.9
2022 2248 95.5 23.5 54.4
2023 2227 90.0 24.7 59.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nova High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1634 80.0 20.4 7.8
1989 1670 84.0 19.8 6.6
1990 1694 86.0 19.6 9.4
1991 1759 90.0 19.5 10.7
1992 1819 94.0 19.3 11.3
1993 1817 87.0 20.9 11.9
1994 1738 88.0 19.8 9.1
1995 1909 84.0 22.7 10.8
1996 1909 84.0 22.7 10.8
1997 1892 232.0 8.2 10.3
1998 2071 264.0 7.8 11
1999 2058 103.0 20.0 11.4
2000 2099 98.0 21.4 11.3
2001 2107 93.0 22.7 11.8
2002 2006 98.0 20.5 16.7
2003 2006 98.0 20.5 16.7
2004 2038 105.0 19.4 19.4
2005 1968 110.0 17.9 24
2006 2042 107.0 19.1 30.2
2007 2119 111.0 19.1 29.5
2008 2097 123.5 17.0 32.3
2009 2177 157.8 16.7 39.5
2010 2115 117.0 18.0 49.6
2011 2210 106.6 20.7 48.7
2012 2197 97.0 22.6 53.4
2013 2135 95.0 22.4 51
2014 2148 95.0 22.6 54.3
2015 2150 93.0 23.1 58
2016 2175 93.0 23.3 59.7
2017 2126 95.0 22.3 60.1
2018 2182 96.0 22.7 66.4
2019 2222 88.8 25.0 57.2
2020 2224 86.0 25.8 60.3
2021 2277 87.8 25.9 56.9
2022 2248 95.5 23.5 54.4
2023 2227 90.0 24.7 59.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Nova High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $320 (4.3%) $7,209 (95.7%) $7,529
2019 $112 (1.5%) $7,316 (98.5%) $7,428
2020 $211 (2.7%) $7,595 (97.3%) $7,806
2021 $588 (7.1%) $7,639 (92.8%) $8,228
2022 $1,434 (15.4%) $7,878 (84.6%) $9,312
2023 $979 (10.1%) $8,674 (89.9%) $9,652

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nova High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 154th of 734 High schoolsRanks 218th of 792 High schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Nova High School)7059
 11%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5753
 4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Nova High School)6858
 10%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5349
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Nova High School)6762
 5%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Broward)6863
 5%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Nova High School)8474
 10%
   End of Course US History (Broward)6763
 4%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Nova High School)4833
 15%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Broward)6250
 12%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Nova High School)7142
 29%
   End of Course Geometry (Broward)5645
 11%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students22222227
 0.2%
African American11591311
 13.1%
American Indian106
 40%
Asian111105
 5.4%
Hispanic510473
 7.3%
Pacific Islander35
 66.7%
White343263
 23.3%
Two or More Races8664
 25.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.2%59.3%
 2.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 2,227 students attended Nova High School.

Nova High School ranks 235th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Nova High School are 59% African American, 21% Hispanic, 12% White, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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