Whiddon Rodgers Education Center

Summary:

Whiddon Rodgers Education Center is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with a student population of 632 that is predominantly African American (75.16%). Despite being part of the Broward County school district, which is ranked 30th out of 68 districts in the state, Whiddon Rodgers consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Florida.

The school faces significant challenges, including extremely low academic performance, with proficiency rates on state assessments that are significantly below district and state averages. Its four-year graduation rate has been consistently below 30% in recent years, ranging from 23.8% to 33.1%, which is drastically lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, Whiddon Rodgers has experienced extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 89.6% in the 2022-2023 school year, nearly double the district average. The school serves a high-need population, with 74.53% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When comparing Whiddon Rodgers Education Center to nearby schools, the differences in academic performance and student outcomes are stark. For example, Fort Lauderdale High School, located just 4 miles away, has a statewide ranking in the top 20% of Florida high schools and a graduation rate of nearly 99%, compared to Whiddon Rodgers' 27.8% rate. Despite the significant challenges faced by Whiddon Rodgers, the school's per-student spending has increased in recent years, reaching $15,005 in the 2022-2023 school year, suggesting that additional funding and resources alone may not be the sole solution to the school's struggles.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 700 SW 26th St
       Fort Lauderdale, FL  33315


(754) 321-7550

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
729th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,005 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  632

Racial breakdown:

African American:
75.2%
Hispanic:
18.5%
White:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Whiddon Rodgers Education Center ranks worse than 97.7% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.18. (See more...)
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Compare Details Whiddon Rodgers Education Center ranks worse than 90.3% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 51st 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 4.29. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Whiddon Rodgers Education Center freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (75.2%), Hispanic (18.5%), White (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whiddon Rodgers Education Center is 16.6, which is the 6th best among 56 high schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)
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Compare Whiddon Rodgers Education Center employs 38 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whiddon Rodgers Education Center is $15,005, which is the 3rd highest among 56 high schools in the Broward School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Whiddon Rodgers Education Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Whiddon Rodgers Education Center 1168th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Whiddon Rodgers Education Center in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Whiddon Rodgers Education Center 729th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Whiddon Rodgers Education Center 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 Whiddon Rodgers Education Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 14.61 639th 740 13.6%
2009 5.05 726th 780 6.9%
2010 3.34 803rd 839 4.3%
2011 1.76 871st 891 2.2%
2012 1.41 884th 897 1.4%
2013 1.78 943rd 956 1.4%
2014 1.61 990th 999 0.9%
2018 2.07 1030th 1035 0.5%
2019 2.81 1086th 1099 1.2%
2021 5.88 1103rd 1136 2.9%
2022 3.04 1138th 1148 0.9%
2023 4.46 1129th 1177 4.1%
2024 3.18 1168th 1196 2.3%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Whiddon Rodgers Education Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 3.34 465th 484 3.9%
2005 3.26 474th 487 2.7%
2006 4.52 461st 477 3.4%
2007 3.45 550th 563 2.3%
2008 3.11 564th 577 2.3%
2009 4.41 559th 587 4.8%
2010 3.02 609th 620 1.8%
2011 3.34 617th 622 0.8%
2012 2.30 603rd 606 0.5%
2013 2.38 632nd 648 2.5%
2014 1.13 687th 687 0.0%
2016 1.14 690th 693 0.4%
2017 1.19 712th 714 0.3%
2018 2.05 685th 716 4.3%
2019 1.33 725th 734 1.2%
2021 2.10 725th 746 2.8%
2022 1.72 765th 774 1.2%
2023 1.94 785th 792 0.9%
2024 4.29 729th 807 9.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Whiddon Rodgers Education Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 89 526 7 62 1 n/a n/a 0 685
1998 113 736 13 64 4 n/a n/a 0 930
1999 105 825 4 66 5 n/a n/a 0 1005
2000 99 775 3 69 0 n/a n/a 0 946
2001 85 819 4 77 0 n/a n/a 0 985
2002 66 846 5 56 2 n/a n/a 0 975
2003 66 846 5 56 2 n/a n/a 0 975
2004 39 770 5 59 1 n/a n/a 0 874
2005 26 749 5 41 1 n/a n/a 0 822
2006 22 702 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 745
2007 20 528 1 16 0 n/a n/a 2 567
2008 18 681 1 24 0 n/a n/a 2 726
2009 12 617 2 31 0 n/a n/a 2 664
2010 14 651 1 38 0 n/a n/a 5 709
2011 19 609 4 39 0 0 7 0 678
2012 16 482 1 51 1 0 3 0 554
2013 57 832 3 82 2 2 11 0 989
2014 61 887 4 111 2 1 12 0 1078
2015 81 929 4 133 3 5 9 0 1164
2016 53 837 4 109 1 3 17 0 1024
2017 47 824 1 120 3 3 6 0 1004
2018 50 633 1 95 3 1 8 0 791
2019 48 823 2 142 2 1 11 0 1029
2020 60 706 2 80 1 0 6 0 855
2021 50 540 2 75 0 0 8 0 675
2022 22 525 1 91 1 0 10 0 650
2023 25 475 3 117 4 2 6 0 632

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 Whiddon Rodgers Education Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 685 30.0 22.8 16.9
1998 930 44.0 21.1 31.8
1999 1005 47.0 21.4 16.5
2000 946 64.0 14.8 19.5
2001 985 71.0 13.9 16.8
2002 975 82.0 11.9 29.9
2003 975 82.0 11.9 29.9
2004 874 90.0 9.7 36.8
2005 822 87.0 9.4 34.1
2006 745 87.0 8.6 49.3
2007 567 76.0 7.5 44.6
2008 726 93.0 7.8 47.7
2009 664 109.3 7.4 56.6
2010 709 77.5 9.1 69.7
2011 678 71.0 9.5 66.7
2012 554 70.0 7.9 72.6
2013 989 81.0 12.2 57.8
2014 1078 88.0 12.2 64.6
2015 1164 88.0 13.2 67.5
2016 1024 91.0 11.2 70.1
2017 1004 95.0 10.5 71.6
2018 791 90.0 8.7 83.9
2019 1029 47.0 21.8 68.6
2020 855 41.0 20.8 73.7
2021 675 37.0 18.2 66.7
2022 650 43.0 15.1 72.6
2023 632 38.0 16.6 74.5

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 Whiddon Rodgers Education Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 685 30.0 22.8 16.9
1998 930 44.0 21.1 31.8
1999 1005 47.0 21.4 16.5
2000 946 64.0 14.8 19.5
2001 985 71.0 13.9 16.8
2002 975 82.0 11.9 29.9
2003 975 82.0 11.9 29.9
2004 874 90.0 9.7 36.8
2005 822 87.0 9.4 34.1
2006 745 87.0 8.6 49.3
2007 567 76.0 7.5 44.6
2008 726 93.0 7.8 47.7
2009 664 109.3 7.4 56.6
2010 709 77.5 9.1 69.7
2011 678 71.0 9.5 66.7
2012 554 70.0 7.9 72.6
2013 989 81.0 12.2 57.8
2014 1078 88.0 12.2 64.6
2015 1164 88.0 13.2 67.5
2016 1024 91.0 11.2 70.1
2017 1004 95.0 10.5 71.6
2018 791 90.0 8.7 83.9
2019 1029 47.0 21.8 68.6
2020 855 41.0 20.8 73.7
2021 675 37.0 18.2 66.7
2022 650 43.0 15.1 72.6
2023 632 38.0 16.6 74.5

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 Whiddon Rodgers Education Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $339 (3.9%) $8,268 (96.1%) $8,607
2019 $482 (6.2%) $7,287 (93.8%) $7,769
2020 $216 (2.5%) $8,552 (97.5%) $8,767
2021 $860 (6.0%) $13,499 (94.0%) $14,359
2023 $2,259 (15.1%) $12,746 (84.9%) $15,005

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Whiddon Rodgers Education Center

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1086th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 1129th of 1177 Middle schools
 2.9%
Ranks 725th of 734 High schoolsRanks 785th of 792 High schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Whiddon Rodgers Education Center)74
 3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5951
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Whiddon Rodgers Education Center)22
   8th Grade Mathematics (Broward)4534
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Whiddon Rodgers Education Center)14
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Broward)4338
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Whiddon Rodgers Education Center)05
 5%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5753
 4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Whiddon Rodgers Education Center)55
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5349
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Whiddon Rodgers Education Center)17
 6%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Broward)6863
 5%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Whiddon Rodgers Education Center)50
 5%
   End of Course US History (Broward)6763
 4%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Whiddon Rodgers Education Center)00
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Broward)6250
 12%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1029632
 38.6%
African American823475
 42.3%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic142117
 17.6%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White4825
 47.9%
Two or More Races116
 45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.6%74.5%
 5.9%


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Students at Whiddon Rodgers Education Center are 75% African American, 19% Hispanic, 4% White.

Whiddon Rodgers Education Center ranks in the bottom 9.7% of Florida high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 632 students attended Whiddon Rodgers Education Center.


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