- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Margate, FL
Atlantic Technical College
Federal NCES profile for Atlantic Technical College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120018000270
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atlantic Technical College earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Margate · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 53.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Atlantic Technical College has class sizes smaller than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atlantic Technical College ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Margate, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Atlantic Technical College held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 120018000270 · Margate, FL High · MID · TRAD
680 enr · 11.9:1 · 53.7% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Atlantic Technical College held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Atlantic Technical College 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 680
Atlantic Technical College
680 students
What this shows Atlantic Technical College reports 680 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atlantic Technical College compares
Atlantic Technical College 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.7% | ▲ 3% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
680
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in Florida - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 68 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
White 12.6%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Atlantic Technical College is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 Atlantic Technical College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atlantic Technical College'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 (~680 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atlantic Technical College
How many students attend Atlantic Technical College?
Atlantic Technical College has 680 students enrolled. It is a high school in Margate, FL. CCD year-over-year: 672 (2022-23) → 686 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlantic Technical College?
The student-teacher ratio at Atlantic Technical College is 11.9:1, which is 33% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Atlantic Technical College?
53.7% of students at Atlantic Technical College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atlantic Technical College?
The largest demographic group at Atlantic Technical College is African American at 55.0% of enrollment, in Margate, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atlantic Technical College?
Atlantic Technical College has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Atlantic Technical College rank among high schools in Margate?
By Resource Investment Index, Atlantic Technical College ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Margate, 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 Margate on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Atlantic Technical College, 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.