West Broward High School

Summary:

West Broward High School is a public high school in Pembroke Pines, Florida, serving 2,586 students in grades 9-12. As part of the Broward County School District, which is ranked 30th out of 68 districts in Florida, West Broward High School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic performance, graduation rates, and racial diversity.

With 68% and 72% of students proficient or better in 10th and 9th grade FAST English Language Arts, respectively, West Broward High School significantly outpaces the Broward County (54% and 55%) and Florida (53%) averages. The school also maintains an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 95.4% to 98.5% over the past five years, far exceeding the state and district averages. Additionally, West Broward High School's student population is more racially diverse, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (59.13%) and a lower percentage of White students (20.49%) compared to nearby schools.

While West Broward High School has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism rates in recent years, reaching 39.0% in 2022-2023, this metric is still lower than some of the nearby schools, such as Western High School (45.0%) and Charles W Flanagan High School (42.0%). The school's consistent high performance, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its proximity to several high-performing charter schools, such as City/Pembroke Pines Charter High School and Somerset Academy Charter High, make it an attractive choice for families in the Pembroke Pines area.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 500 NW 209th Ave
       Pembroke Pines, FL  33029


(754) 323-2600

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
142nd of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,885 Help


Feeder schools for West Broward High School:

Elementary:    Chapel Trail Elementary School
    Hawkes Bluff Elementary School
    Panther Run Elementary School
Middle:    Silver Trail Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  24.7 Help
Number of students:  2,586

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.1%
White:
20.5%
African American:
13.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Broward High School ranks better than 82.4% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 11th 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 68.96. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Broward 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 Student population at West Broward High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.1%), White (20.5%), African American (13.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Broward 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 West Broward High School employs 104.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Broward High School is $8,885. 35 high schools in the Broward School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

West Broward High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks West Broward High School 142nd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See West Broward 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 West Broward High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 77.93 127th 622 79.6%
2012 76.90 54th 606 91.1%
2013 75.96 88th 648 86.4%
2014 77.59 91st 687 86.8%
2016 76.29 74th 693 89.3%
2017 73.15 90th 714 87.4%
2018 76.43 79th 716 89.0%
2019 74.76 85th 734 88.4%
2021 67.19 134th 746 82.0%
2022 72.46 113th 774 85.4%
2023 70.74 127th 792 84.0%
2024 68.96 142nd 807 82.4%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a citizen
Sunday, June 13, 2021

Open Quote Mr. Gonzalez the assistant principal needs to go. He doesn’t know proper social boundaries and is very out of touch with the student unfortunately. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, August 3, 2015

Open Quote West Broward is a warm and welcoming environment for students. My son was new to the school and other students and staff were very friendly and helpful. It has been a positive environment. Close Quote



Enrollment information for West Broward High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 786 213 77 788 1 n/a n/a 54 1919
2010 962 280 109 1152 3 n/a n/a 47 2553
2011 892 305 117 1297 9 4 70 0 2694
2012 920 310 119 1348 8 2 67 0 2774
2013 891 299 112 1330 7 1 64 0 2704
2014 920 300 117 1293 10 1 77 0 2718
2015 876 303 103 1259 7 1 80 0 2629
2016 847 329 114 1283 7 2 99 0 2681
2017 785 339 134 1352 4 2 114 0 2730
2018 715 358 129 1442 4 1 105 0 2754
2019 667 333 146 1438 7 2 89 0 2682
2020 636 339 149 1434 6 1 70 0 2635
2021 605 351 139 1429 7 1 63 0 2595
2022 532 341 136 1497 5 0 68 0 2579
2023 530 339 128 1529 4 1 55 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 West Broward High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 1919 111.1 21.0 15.8
2010 2553 117.0 21.8 20.3
2011 2694 123.0 21.9 22.7
2012 2774 125.0 22.1 24.4
2013 2704 121.0 22.3 24.4
2014 2718 118.0 23.0 25.8
2015 2629 117.0 22.4 26.8
2016 2681 113.0 23.7 29.3
2017 2730 123.0 22.1 29.6
2018 2754 126.0 21.8 33.7
2019 2682 116.0 23.1 30.1
2020 2635 109.5 24.0 29.4
2021 2595 109.0 23.7 28
2022 2579 105.5 24.4 27.3
2023 2586 104.5 24.7 33.3

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 West Broward High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 1919 111.1 21.0 15.8
2010 2553 117.0 21.8 20.3
2011 2694 123.0 21.9 22.7
2012 2774 125.0 22.1 24.4
2013 2704 121.0 22.3 24.4
2014 2718 118.0 23.0 25.8
2015 2629 117.0 22.4 26.8
2016 2681 113.0 23.7 29.3
2017 2730 123.0 22.1 29.6
2018 2754 126.0 21.8 33.7
2019 2682 116.0 23.1 30.1
2020 2635 109.5 24.0 29.4
2021 2595 109.0 23.7 28
2022 2579 105.5 24.4 27.3
2023 2586 104.5 24.7 33.3

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 West Broward High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $376 (5.4%) $6,615 (94.6%) $6,991
2019 $553 (7.4%) $6,970 (92.6%) $7,523
2020 $226 (3.0%) $7,314 (97.0%) $7,539
2021 $305 (3.8%) $7,652 (96.2%) $7,957
2022 $943 (11.4%) $7,345 (88.6%) $8,287
2023 $764 (8.6%) $8,120 (91.4%) $8,885

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Broward 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 85th of 734 High schoolsRanks 127th of 792 High schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (West Broward High School)7672
 4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5753
 4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (West Broward High School)7571
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5349
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (West Broward High School)8685
 1%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Broward)6863
 5%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (West Broward High School)8687
 1%
   End of Course US History (Broward)6763
 4%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (West Broward High School)6755
 12%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Broward)6250
 12%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (West Broward High School)6957
 12%
   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 Students26822586
 3.6%
African American333339
 1.8%
American Indian74
 42.9%
Asian146128
 12.3%
Hispanic14381529
 6.3%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White667530
 20.5%
Two or More Races8955
 38.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.1%33.3%
 3.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 2,586 students attended West Broward High School.

West Broward High School ranks 142nd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at West Broward High School are 59% Hispanic, 20% White, 13% African American, 5% Asian, 2% 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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