- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ft Lauderdale, FL
Academic Solutions High School
Federal NCES profile for Academic Solutions High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120018008260Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academic Solutions High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Ft Lauderdale · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 74.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 98.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Academic Solutions High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academic Solutions High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Ft Lauderdale, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018008260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Academic Solutions High School held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 120018008260 · Ft Lauderdale, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
224 enr · 74.7:1 · 98.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Academic Solutions High School held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Academic Solutions High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress Bay Hi
Cypress Bay High School
4,579 students
- Western High S
Western High School
3,510 students
- Marjory Stonem
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
3,089 students
- Coral Glades H
Coral Glades High School
2,843 students
- West Broward H
West Broward High School
2,492 students
- This school 224
Academic Solutions High School
224 students
What this shows Academic Solutions High School reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academic Solutions High School compares
Academic Solutions High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 74.7:1 | ▲ 320% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 90% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
74.7:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
74.7:1
students per teacher
- 320% above state mean
Top 99% in Florida - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,121
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
White 10.3%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Academic Solutions High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academic Solutions High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academic Solutions High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,510
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,843
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academic Solutions High School
How many students attend Academic Solutions High School?
Academic Solutions High School has 224 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ft Lauderdale, FL. CCD year-over-year: 234 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academic Solutions High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Academic Solutions High School is 74.7:1, which is 320% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 376% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academic Solutions High School?
98.7% of students at Academic Solutions High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academic Solutions High School?
The largest demographic group at Academic Solutions High School is African American at 52.7% of enrollment, in Ft Lauderdale, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academic Solutions High School?
Academic Solutions High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academic Solutions High School rank among high schools in Ft Lauderdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Academic Solutions High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Ft Lauderdale, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Ft Lauderdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Academic Solutions High School, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Western High School (3,510 students), and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (3,089 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.