- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lauderdale Lakes, FL
Boyd H. Anderson High School
Federal NCES profile for Boyd H. Anderson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120018000252
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boyd H. Anderson High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Lauderdale Lakes · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Boyd H. Anderson High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boyd H. Anderson High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Lauderdale Lakes, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018000252 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+124 students YoY
Boyd H. Anderson High School grew from 2,038 students in 2022-23 to 2,162 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 83.0 → 84.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+124 students YoY 120018000252 · Lauderdale Lakes, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,256 enr · 27.2:1 · 70.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Boyd H. Anderson High School grew from 2,038 students in 2022-23 to 2,162 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 83.0 → 84.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Boyd H. Anderson 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
Boyd H. Anderson High School
2,256 students
What this shows Boyd H. Anderson High School reports 2,256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boyd H. Anderson High School compares
Boyd H. Anderson High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.2:1 | ▲ 53% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 36% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,256 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.2:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,256
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
27.2:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 95% in Florida - lower ratio than 5% 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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
White 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Boyd H. Anderson High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 Boyd H. Anderson 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boyd H. Anderson 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 (~2,256 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boyd H. Anderson High School
How many students attend Boyd H. Anderson High School?
Boyd H. Anderson High School has 2,256 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lauderdale Lakes, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,038 (2022-23) → 2,162 (2023-24), up 124.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boyd H. Anderson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boyd H. Anderson High School is 27.2:1, which is 53% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boyd H. Anderson High School?
70.9% of students at Boyd H. Anderson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boyd H. Anderson High School?
The largest demographic group at Boyd H. Anderson High School is African American at 85.9% of enrollment, in Lauderdale Lakes, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boyd H. Anderson High School?
Boyd H. Anderson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Boyd H. Anderson High School rank among public schools in Lauderdale Lakes?
By Resource Investment Index, Boyd H. Anderson High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Lauderdale Lakes, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lauderdale Lakes on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Boyd H. Anderson 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.