Nova High School

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

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:
235^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,652

Student/teacher ratio: 24.7

Number of students: 2,227

Racial breakdown:

African American:

58.9%

Hispanic:

21.2%

White:

11.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nova High School ranks better than 70.9% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 16^th among 56 ranked high schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.92. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Nova High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (58.9%), Hispanic (21.2%), White (11.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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...)

Compare Nova High School employs 90 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nova High School is $9,652, which is the 18^th 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 235^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Nova High School in the ranking list.)

Broward:

SchoolDigger ranks Broward 30^th 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
2004	88.99	37^th	484	92.4%
2005	85.05	56^th	487	88.5%
2006	78.12	85^th	477	82.2%
2007	84.11	67^th	563	88.1%
2008	84.16	69^th	577	88.0%
2009	83.54	74^th	587	87.4%
2010	83.52	75^th	620	87.9%
2011	82.49	91^st	622	85.4%
2012	68.40	102^nd	606	83.2%
2013	70.98	123^rd	648	81.0%
2014	65.52	177^th	687	74.2%
2016	59.01	193^rd	693	72.2%
2017	68.38	121^st	714	83.1%
2018	66.67	140^th	716	80.4%
2019	65.47	154^th	734	79.0%
2021	44.47	321^st	746	57.0%
2022	53.42	244^th	774	68.5%
2023	57.91	218^th	792	72.5%
2024	56.92	235^th	807	70.9%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Nova High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 154^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 218^th 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)	70	59	11%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	57	53	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Nova High School)	68	58	10%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	53	49	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Nova High School)	67	62	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Broward)	68	63	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Nova High School)	84	74	10%
End of Course US History (Broward)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Nova High School)	48	33	15%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Broward)	62	50	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Nova High School)	71	42	29%
End of Course Geometry (Broward)	56	45	11%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2222	2227	0.2%
African American	1159	1311	13.1%
American Indian	10	6	40%
Asian	111	105	5.4%
Hispanic	510	473	7.3%
Pacific Islander	3	5	66.7%
White	343	263	23.3%
Two or More Races	86	64	25.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.2%	59.3%	2.1%

Schools Near Nova High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Nova High School	Public	9-12	3600 College Ave	Davie	33314	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-1650	2,227	90	24.7	59.3%	263 (11.8%)	1,311 (58.9%)	473 (21.2%)	105 (4.7%)	6 (0.3%)	5 (0.2%)	64 (2.9%)	56.9	235^th of 807 public high schools	70.9%		57.9	218^th of 792 public high schools	72.5%	17	62.0	63.0	40.0	56.0	65.0	72.0	$9,652	$979	$8,674
College Academy At Broward College	Public	9-12	3501 Davie Rd	Davie	33314	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 321-6900	448	0		37.5%	111 (24.8%)	104 (23.2%)	162 (36.2%)	52 (11.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.6%)								(n/a)							$9,206	$375	$8,831
McFatter Technical College	Public, Magnet	9-12	6500 Nova Dr	Davie	33317	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 321-5700	606	44	13.6	51.5%	139 (22.9%)	114 (18.8%)	291 (48.0%)	44 (7.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	15 (2.5%)	88.8	28^th of 807 public high schools	96.5%		88.8	29^th of 792 public high schools	96.3%	1	90.0	86.0	76.0	71.0	93.0	91.0	$9,858	$1,625	$8,233
South Plantation High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1300 Paladin Way	Plantation	33317	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 323-1950	2,224	93	23.9	59.4%	443 (19.9%)	790 (35.5%)	870 (39.1%)	52 (2.3%)	4 (0.2%)	5 (0.2%)	60 (2.7%)	46.1	348^th of 807 public high schools	56.9%		37.2	421^st of 792 public high schools	46.8%	73	46.0	50.0	49.0	52.0	58.0	72.0	$9,047	$1,109	$7,938
International School Of Broward	Public, Charter	6-12	3100 N 75th Ave	Hollywood	33024	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 987-2026	87	8	10.8	17.2%	10 (11.5%)	39 (44.8%)	36 (41.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	46.5	342^nd of 807 public high schools	57.6%		34.5	450^th of 792 public high schools	43.2%	108	30.0	75.0	40.0	55.0	50.0	75.0	$8,505	$602	$7,903
Cooper City High School	Public	9-12	9401 Stirling Rd	Cooper City	33328	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-0200	2,352	96	24.5	33.2%	1,074 (45.7%)	148 (6.3%)	910 (38.7%)	164 (7.0%)	3 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	49 (2.1%)	72.6	121^st of 807 public high schools	85.0%		71	125^th of 792 public high schools	84.2%	4	72.0	71.0	69.0	73.0	70.0	83.0	$9,351	$791	$8,559
Hollywood Hills High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	5400 Stirling Rd	Hollywood	33021	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 323-1050	1,718	76	22.6	67.6%	271 (15.8%)	395 (23.0%)	941 (54.8%)	48 (2.8%)	13 (0.8%)	4 (0.2%)	46 (2.7%)	28.5	558^th of 807 public high schools	30.9%		20.6	596^th of 792 public high schools	24.7%	38	36.0	40.0	26.0	29.0	56.0	61.0	$9,557	$1,072	$8,485
Sheridan Technical College	Public, Magnet	9-12	5400 Sheridan St	Hollywood	33021	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 321-5400	529	47	11.2	62.8%	89 (16.8%)	165 (31.2%)	240 (45.4%)	21 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.5%)	88.7	30^th of 807 public high schools	96.3%		84.4	50^th of 792 public high schools	93.7%	20	91.0	83.0	82.0	64.0	100.0	94.0	$11,889	$1,594	$10,295
Suned High Of South Broward	Public, Charter	9-12	2744 Davie Blvd	Fort Lauderdale	33312	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 284-7000	261	5	52.2	28.4%	41 (15.7%)	98 (37.5%)	116 (44.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	2.7	771^st of 807 public high schools	4.5%		4.8	712^th of 792 public high schools	10.1%	59	18.0	6.0	0.0	0.0	4.0	13.0	$7,038	$402	$6,635
McArthur High School	Public	9-12	6501 Hollywood Blvd	Hollywood	33024	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-1200	2,050	79	26.1	67.2%	176 (8.6%)	704 (34.3%)	1,036 (50.5%)	76 (3.7%)	9 (0.4%)	8 (0.4%)	41 (2.0%)	29.4	549^th of 807 public high schools	32.0%		24.7	556^th of 792 public high schools	29.8%	7	41.0	40.0	25.0	26.0	46.0	64.0	$8,982	$1,302	$7,680

Frequently Asked Questions about Nova High School

What is the racial makeup of Nova High School?

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

What district is Nova High School in?

Broward

Is Nova High School a good school?

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

How many students attend Nova High School?

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

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