Best Public Schools in Zip Code 33066

The 33066 zip code area in Broward County, Florida is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. The data reveals a stark contrast in performance and student demographics between the virtual schools and the traditional brick-and-mortar schools in this area.

The standout school is Broward Virtual Franchise, a public virtual high school that consistently ranks among the top 5% of high schools in Broward County and the state of Florida. With a 100% four-year graduation rate, very low chronic absenteeism, and significantly higher test scores than the county and state averages, Broward Virtual Franchise is a high-performing institution. In contrast, Coconut Creek High School appears to be a lower-performing school, ranking in the bottom 25% of Florida high schools and having lower-than-average test scores, a 90.7% graduation rate, and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 45.8%.

The data also reveals stark differences in student demographics and economic backgrounds between the virtual schools and the traditional schools. The virtual schools, such as Broward Virtual Franchise and Broward Virtual Instruction Program, have more diverse student populations with higher percentages of White and Hispanic students, as well as significantly lower free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a higher socioeconomic status. In contrast, the traditional schools, like Coconut Creek High School and Coconut Creek Elementary, have a majority African American student population and much higher free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.