West Broward High School

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

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:
142^nd of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,885

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

Number of students: 2,586

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

59.1%

White:

20.5%

African American:

13.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Broward High School ranks better than 82.4% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 11^th among 56 ranked high schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.96. (See more...)

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.

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 West Broward High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.1%), White (20.5%), African American (13.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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...)

Compare West Broward High School employs 104.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 142^nd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See West Broward 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 West Broward High School

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

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a citizen
Sunday, June 13, 2021

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

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 85^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 127^th 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)	76	72	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	57	53	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (West Broward High School)	75	71	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	53	49	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (West Broward High School)	86	85	1%
End of Course Biology 1 (Broward)	68	63	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (West Broward High School)	86	87	1%
End of Course US History (Broward)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (West Broward High School)	67	55	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Broward)	62	50	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (West Broward High School)	69	57	12%
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	2682	2586	3.6%
African American	333	339	1.8%
American Indian	7	4	42.9%
Asian	146	128	12.3%
Hispanic	1438	1529	6.3%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	667	530	20.5%
Two or More Races	89	55	38.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.1%	33.3%	3.2%

Schools Near West Broward 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
West Broward High School	Public	9-12	500 NW 209th Ave	Pembroke Pines	33029	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-2600	2,586	105	24.7	33.3%	530 (20.5%)	339 (13.1%)	1,529 (59.1%)	128 (4.9%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	55 (2.1%)	69	142^nd of 807 public high schools	82.4%		70.7	127^th of 792 public high schools	84.0%	15				72.0	68.0					46.0	61.0	82.0	84.0		$8,885	$764	$8,120
Somerset Academy Charter High	Public, Charter	9-12	20805 Johnson St	Pembroke Pines	33029	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 442-0233	1,476	57	25.8	38.6%	148 (10.0%)	284 (19.2%)	940 (63.7%)	67 (4.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	34 (2.3%)	70.2	132^nd of 807 public high schools	83.6%		66.4	160^th of 792 public high schools	79.8%	28				75.0	69.0					61.0	63.0	77.0	80.0		$8,678	$195	$8,483
Somerset Arts Conservatory	Public, Charter	9-12	20807 Johnson St	Pembroke Pines	33029	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 442-0233	399	14	28.5	24.8%	55 (13.8%)	48 (12.0%)	270 (67.7%)	18 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	85.7	47^th of 807 public high schools	94.2%		86.7	40^th of 792 public high schools	94.9%	7				95.0	86.0					70.0	77.0	93.0	89.0		$9,286	$618	$8,668
Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines High School	Public, Charter	6-12	5000 SW 207th Terrace	Pembroke Pines	33332	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 315-0770	1,137	57	19.9	48.2%	153 (13.5%)	222 (19.5%)	711 (62.5%)	37 (3.3%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	9 (0.8%)	53.8	262^nd of 807 public high schools	67.5%		46.9	320^th of 792 public high schools	59.6%	58				64.0	68.0					34.0	53.0	69.0	67.0		$8,432	$882	$7,549
City/Pembroke Pines Charter High School	Public, Charter	6-12	17189 Sheridan St	Pembroke Pines	33331	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 538-3700	2,115	100	21.0	30.0%	362 (17.1%)	474 (22.4%)	1,022 (48.3%)	185 (8.7%)	6 (0.3%)	5 (0.2%)	61 (2.9%)	66.8	156^th of 807 public high schools	80.7%		70.9	126^th of 792 public high schools	84.1%	30	91.0	89.0	80.0	76.0	71.0	88.0	91.0	65.0	64.0	49.0	56.0	82.0	65.0	92.0	$9,742	$567	$9,175
Cypress Bay High School	Public	9-12	18600 Vista Park Blvd	Weston	33332	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-0350	4,716	202	23.3	17.7%	1,061 (22.5%)	192 (4.1%)	3,048 (64.6%)	340 (7.2%)	10 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	62 (1.3%)	78.4	75^th of 807 public high schools	90.7%		79.5	75^th of 792 public high schools	90.5%					72.0	71.0					66.0	81.0	87.0	85.0		$9,044	$729	$8,315
Everglades High School	Public	9-12	17100 SW 48th Ct	Miramar	33027	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-0500	2,040	83	24.5	53.6%	156 (7.6%)	826 (40.5%)	787 (38.6%)	207 (10.1%)	10 (0.5%)	5 (0.2%)	49 (2.4%)	56.8	238^th of 807 public high schools	70.5%		53.4	250^th of 792 public high schools	68.4%	12				58.0	60.0					39.0	52.0	68.0	80.0		$9,399	$753	$8,645
Charles W Flanagan High School	Public	9-12	12800 Taft St	Pembroke Pines	33028	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-0650	2,475	100	24.7	57.0%	226 (9.1%)	922 (37.3%)	1,191 (48.1%)	73 (2.9%)	6 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	54 (2.2%)	51.6	284^th of 807 public high schools	64.8%		42.8	360^th of 792 public high schools	54.5%	76				62.0	52.0					35.0	51.0	75.0	67.0		$8,648	$927	$7,722
Mater Academy Lakes High School	Public, Charter	9-12	17300 NW 87th Ave	Hialeah	33015	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 512-3917	1,201	48	25.0	71.7%	26 (2.2%)	30 (2.5%)	1,133 (94.3%)	10 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	60.7	208^th of 807 public high schools	74.2%		57.6	223^rd of 792 public high schools	71.8%	15				65.0	67.0					34.0	58.0	71.0	79.0		$9,098	$310	$8,789
Western High School	Public	9-12	1200 SW 136th Ave	Davie	33325	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-2400	3,566	144	24.7	43.3%	1,174 (32.9%)	295 (8.3%)	1,865 (52.3%)	136 (3.8%)	2 (0.1%)	6 (0.2%)	88 (2.5%)	56.9	236^th of 807 public high schools	70.8%		55.9	233^rd of 792 public high schools	70.6%	3				56.0	59.0					38.0	60.0	68.0	77.0		$8,294	$737	$7,556

Frequently Asked Questions about West Broward High School

How many students attend West Broward High School?

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

Is West Broward High School a good school?

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

What schools feed into West Broward High School?

West Broward High School is fed by the following schools:

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

What is the racial makeup of West Broward High School?

Students at West Broward High School are 59% Hispanic, 20% White, 13% African American, 5% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

What district is West Broward High School in?

Broward

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