J. P. Taravella High School

Q: Is J. P. Taravella High School a good school?

J. P. Taravella High School ranks 398 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

J. P. Taravella High School is a public high school in Coral Springs, Florida, serving 2,586 students in grades 9-12 and part of the Broward County School District, which is ranked 30th out of 68 districts in the state.

J. P. Taravella High School stands out for its consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 91.0% to 95.1% over the past five years, significantly higher than state and district averages. However, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 12.8% in 2019-2020 to 42.6% in 2022-2023, notably higher than the state and district. Academically, the school's test scores are generally lower than state and district averages, with proficiency rates in Algebra 1 (36%), Geometry (47%), and 10th grade English Language Arts (47%) falling below the benchmarks. Compared to nearby schools like Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy and Coral Springs Charter School, J. P. Taravella High School lags behind in test scores and graduation rates.

The school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (41.11%) and Hispanic (32.56%) students compared to nearby schools, may suggest potential equity challenges that the school and district need to address. Additionally, J. P. Taravella High School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 252nd out of 693 Florida high schools in 2015-2016 to 398th out of 807 in 2023-2024, indicating a relative decline in academic performance compared to other high schools in the state.

Detail:

Public 9-12

10600 Riverside Dr
Coral Springs, FL 33071

(754) 322-2300

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
398^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,737

Feeder schools for J. P. Taravella High School:

Elementary:	Challenger Elementary School
	Maplewood Elementary School
	Ramblewood Elementary School
	Riverside Elementary School
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	Tamarac Elementary School
Middle:	Ramblewood Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 23.9

Number of students: 2,586

Racial breakdown:

African American:

41.1%

Hispanic:

32.6%

White:

20.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details J. P. Taravella High School ranks better than 50.7% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 28^th among 56 ranked high schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.2. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at J. P. Taravella High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Student population at J. P. Taravella High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (41.1%), Hispanic (32.6%), White (20.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J. P. Taravella High School is 23.9, which is the 26^th best among 56 high schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare J. P. Taravella High School employs 108.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at J. P. Taravella High School is $8,737. 39 high schools in the Broward School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

J. P. Taravella High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks J. P. Taravella High School 398^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See J. P. Taravella 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 J. P. Taravella High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	85.02	60^th	484	87.6%
2005	77.97	96^th	487	80.3%
2006	76.23	93^rd	477	80.5%
2007	75.64	115^th	563	79.6%
2008	72.48	140^th	577	75.7%
2009	72.88	140^th	587	76.1%
2010	72.02	163^rd	620	73.7%
2011	65.94	214^th	622	65.6%
2012	53.88	203^rd	606	66.5%
2013	57.32	226^th	648	65.1%
2014	57.60	251^st	687	63.5%
2016	52.90	252^nd	693	63.6%
2017	50.38	280^th	714	60.8%
2018	41.26	362^nd	716	49.4%
2019	44.02	340^th	734	53.7%
2021	32.45	449^th	746	39.8%
2022	38.69	405^th	774	47.7%
2023	35.16	440^th	792	44.4%
2024	42.20	398^th	807	50.7%

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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 J. P. Taravella High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	2320	40	34	91	3	n/a	n/a	0	2488
1989	2453	42	61	115	2	n/a	n/a	0	2673
1990	2575	58	82	150	3	n/a	n/a	0	2868
1991	2181	59	72	151	4	n/a	n/a	0	2467
1992	2092	61	53	154	3	n/a	n/a	0	2363
1993	2098	79	53	167	4	n/a	n/a	0	2401
1994	2076	94	47	203	2	n/a	n/a	0	2422
1995	2129	131	68	275	4	n/a	n/a	0	2607
1996	2129	131	68	275	4	n/a	n/a	0	2607
1997	2126	131	77	282	4	n/a	n/a	0	2620
1998	2128	145	73	338	4	n/a	n/a	0	2688
1999	2182	157	76	399	5	n/a	n/a	0	2819
2000	2147	176	85	406	8	n/a	n/a	0	2822
2001	2173	232	102	507	11	n/a	n/a	0	3025
2002	2094	335	106	666	9	n/a	n/a	0	3210
2003	2094	335	106	666	9	n/a	n/a	0	3210
2004	2177	404	114	747	7	n/a	n/a	0	3449
2005	1865	407	104	772	12	n/a	n/a	0	3160
2006	1684	432	100	797	7	n/a	n/a	0	3020
2007	1566	417	99	799	5	n/a	n/a	59	2945
2008	1411	477	93	821	6	n/a	n/a	71	2879
2009	1309	514	92	863	6	n/a	n/a	77	2861
2010	1241	534	96	936	10	n/a	n/a	94	2911
2011	1273	569	88	954	10	1	87	0	2982
2012	1239	651	101	942	10	1	70	0	3014
2013	1215	716	112	915	9	1	64	0	3032
2014	1131	816	112	932	8	2	59	0	3060
2015	1045	900	114	945	6	2	92	0	3104
2016	938	1009	116	946	5	2	114	0	3130
2017	873	1115	124	973	10	2	120	0	3217
2018	790	1140	119	1011	12	4	124	0	3200
2019	712	1142	113	1004	10	5	121	0	3107
2020	659	1070	99	941	11	8	110	0	2898
2021	583	1066	82	953	8	7	101	0	2800
2022	527	1092	87	884	9	5	91	0	2695
2023	521	1063	72	842	7	5	76	0	2586

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 J. P. Taravella High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	2488	136.0	18.2	0.4
1989	2673	148.0	18.0	0.7
1990	2868	150.0	19.1	1
1991	2467	128.0	19.2	1.1
1992	2363	124.0	19.0	1.3
1993	2401	109.0	22.0	1.9
1994	2422	115.0	21.1	3.8
1995	2607	120.0	21.7	4.3
1996	2607	120.0	21.7	4.3
1997	2620	118.0	22.2	5
1998	2688	122.0	22.0	5.5
1999	2819	121.0	23.3	7.4
2000	2822	122.0	23.1	7.9
2001	3025	120.0	25.2	10.1
2002	3210	139.0	23.1	12.3
2003	3210	139.0	23.1	12.3
2004	3449	157.0	22.0	14
2005	3160	160.0	19.8	17.1
2006	3020	166.0	18.2	21.8
2007	2945	159.0	18.5	23.5
2008	2879	168.0	17.1	24.6
2009	2861	197.3	17.6	30.3
2010	2911	147.5	19.7	36.5
2011	2982	150.2	19.8	37.1
2012	3014	133.1	22.6	45.1
2013	3032	139.0	21.8	44.9
2014	3060	137.0	22.3	48.7
2015	3104	137.0	22.6	53.5
2016	3130	138.0	22.6	55.1
2017	3217	141.0	22.8	56.4
2018	3200	143.0	22.3	61.9
2019	3107	133.1	23.3	55.8
2020	2898	130.1	22.2	58.1
2021	2800	115.2	24.3	53.5
2022	2695	113.8	23.6	52.2
2023	2586	108.2	23.9	53.9

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 J. P. Taravella High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	2488	136.0	18.2	0.4
1989	2673	148.0	18.0	0.7
1990	2868	150.0	19.1	1
1991	2467	128.0	19.2	1.1
1992	2363	124.0	19.0	1.3
1993	2401	109.0	22.0	1.9
1994	2422	115.0	21.1	3.8
1995	2607	120.0	21.7	4.3
1996	2607	120.0	21.7	4.3
1997	2620	118.0	22.2	5
1998	2688	122.0	22.0	5.5
1999	2819	121.0	23.3	7.4
2000	2822	122.0	23.1	7.9
2001	3025	120.0	25.2	10.1
2002	3210	139.0	23.1	12.3
2003	3210	139.0	23.1	12.3
2004	3449	157.0	22.0	14
2005	3160	160.0	19.8	17.1
2006	3020	166.0	18.2	21.8
2007	2945	159.0	18.5	23.5
2008	2879	168.0	17.1	24.6
2009	2861	197.3	17.6	30.3
2010	2911	147.5	19.7	36.5
2011	2982	150.2	19.8	37.1
2012	3014	133.1	22.6	45.1
2013	3032	139.0	21.8	44.9
2014	3060	137.0	22.3	48.7
2015	3104	137.0	22.6	53.5
2016	3130	138.0	22.6	55.1
2017	3217	141.0	22.8	56.4
2018	3200	143.0	22.3	61.9
2019	3107	133.1	23.3	55.8
2020	2898	130.1	22.2	58.1
2021	2800	115.2	24.3	53.5
2022	2695	113.8	23.6	52.2
2023	2586	108.2	23.9	53.9

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 J. P. Taravella High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$151 (2.3%)	$6,464 (97.7%)	$6,615
2019	$157 (2.4%)	$6,476 (97.6%)	$6,633
2020	$296 (4.0%)	$7,072 (96.0%)	$7,369
2021	$243 (3.3%)	$7,017 (96.7%)	$7,260
2022	$1,031 (12.4%)	$7,276 (87.6%)	$8,308
2023	$919 (10.5%)	$7,817 (89.5%)	$8,737

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on J. P. Taravella 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 340^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 440^th of 792 High schools	9.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (J. P. Taravella High School)	47	42	5%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	57	53	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (J. P. Taravella High School)	46	46
10th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	53	49	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (J. P. Taravella High School)	65	52	13%
End of Course Biology 1 (Broward)	68	63	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (J. P. Taravella High School)	75	65	10%
End of Course US History (Broward)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (J. P. Taravella High School)	38	23	15%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Broward)	62	50	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (J. P. Taravella High School)	46	29	17%
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	3107	2586	16.8%
African American	1142	1063	6.9%
American Indian	10	7	30%
Asian	113	72	36.3%
Hispanic	1004	842	16.1%
Pacific Islander	5	5
White	712	521	26.8%
Two or More Races	121	76	37.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.8%	53.9%	1.9%

Schools Near J. P. Taravella High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)					FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (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 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
J. P. Taravella High School	Public	9-12	10600 Riverside Dr	Coral Springs	33071	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 322-2300	2,586	108	23.9	53.9%	521 (20.1%)	1,063 (41.1%)	842 (32.6%)	72 (2.8%)	7 (0.3%)	5 (0.2%)	76 (2.9%)	42.2	398^th of 807 public high schools	50.7%		35.2	440^th of 792 public high schools	44.4%	42				49.0	47.0					36.0	47.0	63.0	65.0		$8,737	$919	$7,817
Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy	Public	6-12	5803 NW 94th Ave	Tamarac	33321	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-3900	1,374	69	19.9	61.4%	133 (9.7%)	822 (59.8%)	329 (23.9%)	42 (3.1%)	5 (0.4%)	6 (0.4%)	37 (2.7%)	63.6	183^rd of 807 public high schools	77.3%		69.8	131^st of 792 public high schools	83.5%	52	44.0	45.0	40.0	88.0	90.0	33.0	41.0	29.0	42.0	51.0	66.0	98.0	96.0	71.0	$9,950	$1,372	$8,579
Coral Glades High School	Public	9-12	2700 Sportsplex Dr	Coral Springs	33065	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 322-1250	2,762	96	28.7	58.2%	584 (21.1%)	982 (35.6%)	1,013 (36.7%)	91 (3.3%)	8 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	83 (3.0%)	48.4	320^th of 807 public high schools	60.3%		46.3	325^th of 792 public high schools	59.0%	5				52.0	52.0					36.0	48.0	66.0	76.0		$8,224	$788	$7,436
Coral Springs Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	3205 N University Dr	Coral Springs	33065	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 340-4100	1,719	95	18.0	33.1%	720 (41.9%)	236 (13.7%)	604 (35.1%)	103 (6.0%)	5 (0.3%)	5 (0.3%)	46 (2.7%)	67.9	151^st of 807 public high schools	81.3%		71.4	124^th of 792 public high schools	84.3%	27	78.0	66.0	65.0	69.0	60.0	80.0	83.0	77.0	65.0	71.0	56.0	79.0	77.0	85.0	$9,068	$581	$8,486
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High At North Lauderda	Public, Charter	9-12	7101 Kimberly Blvd	North Lauderdale	33068	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 718-5065	342	9	38.0	86.5%	14 (4.1%)	218 (63.7%)	104 (30.4%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	33.8	495^th of 807 public high schools	38.7%		24.4	560^th of 792 public high schools	29.3%	65				49.0	57.0					41.0	18.0	59.0	40.0		$9,698	$403	$9,295
Arc Broward Inc.	Public	12	10250 NW 53rd St	Sunrise	33351	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(954) 746-9400	75	0		66.7%	14 (18.7%)	38 (50.7%)	17 (22.7%)	3 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.0%)								(n/a)
Piper High School	Public	9-12	8000 NW 44th St	Lauderhill	33351	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 322-1700	2,310	92	25.1	64.7%	177 (7.7%)	1,650 (71.4%)	387 (16.8%)	36 (1.6%)	5 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	51 (2.2%)	40.8	414^th of 807 public high schools	48.7%		27.6	526^th of 792 public high schools	33.6%	112				54.0	48.0					43.0	30.0	58.0	65.0		$8,619	$759	$7,860
Coral Springs High School	Public	9-12	7201 W Sample Rd	Coral Springs	33065	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 322-0500	2,320	100	23.2	58.7%	377 (16.3%)	1,094 (47.2%)	696 (30.0%)	90 (3.9%)	5 (0.2%)	8 (0.3%)	50 (2.2%)	41	410^th of 807 public high schools	49.2%		30.6	497^th of 792 public high schools	37.2%	87				39.0	43.0					49.0	48.0	66.0	62.0		$8,753	$794	$7,959
Ascend Career Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	5251 Coconut Creek Pkwy	Margate	33063	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 978-4555	231	0	25.6	100.0%	25 (10.8%)	120 (51.9%)	79 (34.2%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.7%)	9.9	672^nd of 807 public high schools	16.7%		7.5	676^th of 792 public high schools	14.6%	4				24.0	20.0					16.0	18.0	27.0	37.0		$6,966	$795	$6,172
Suned High School Of North Broward	Public, Charter	9-12	1117 Banks Rd	Margate	33063	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 246-4004	311	10	31.1	34.1%	36 (11.6%)	163 (52.4%)	98 (31.5%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	3.7	743^rd of 807 public high schools	7.9%		6.1	696^th of 792 public high schools	12.1%	47					8.0					3.0	12.0	10.0	23.0		$8,087	$188	$7,899

Frequently Asked Questions about J. P. Taravella High School

Is J. P. Taravella High School a good school?

J. P. Taravella High School ranks 398^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of J. P. Taravella High School?

Students at J. P. Taravella High School are 41% African American, 33% Hispanic, 20% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What district is J. P. Taravella High School in?

Broward

How many students attend J. P. Taravella High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,586 students attended J. P. Taravella High School.

What schools feed into J. P. Taravella High School?

J. P. Taravella High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Challenger Elementary School
Elementary : Maplewood Elementary School
Elementary : Ramblewood Elementary School
Elementary : Riverside Elementary School
Elementary : Tamarac Elementary School
Middle : Ramblewood Middle School

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