- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pembroke Pines, FL
Charles W Flanagan High School
Federal NCES profile for Charles W Flanagan High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120018003029
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles W Flanagan High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Pembroke Pines · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Florida
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles W Flanagan High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles W Flanagan High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Pembroke Pines, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018003029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-145 students YoY
Charles W Flanagan High School shrank from 2,475 students in 2022-23 to 2,330 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 100.0 → 102.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-145 students YoY 120018003029 · Pembroke Pines, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,199 enr · 22:1 · 49.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Charles W Flanagan High School shrank from 2,475 students in 2022-23 to 2,330 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 100.0 → 102.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Charles W Flanagan 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
Charles W Flanagan High School
2,199 students
What this shows Charles W Flanagan High School reports 2,199 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles W Flanagan High School compares
Charles W Flanagan High School is a shrinking 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▼ 4% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,199 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,199
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 85% in Florida - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
301
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.7%
African American 39.7%
White 7.5%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Charles W Flanagan High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
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 Charles W Flanagan High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles W Flanagan 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 (~2,199 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles W Flanagan High School
How many students attend Charles W Flanagan High School?
Charles W Flanagan High School has 2,199 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pembroke Pines, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,475 (2022-23) → 2,330 (2023-24), down 145.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles W Flanagan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles W Flanagan High School is 22:1, which is 24% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles W Flanagan High School?
49.9% of students at Charles W Flanagan High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles W Flanagan High School?
The largest demographic group at Charles W Flanagan High School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.7% of enrollment, in Pembroke Pines, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles W Flanagan High School?
Charles W Flanagan High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Charles W Flanagan High School rank among high schools in Pembroke Pines?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles W Flanagan High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Pembroke Pines, 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 Pembroke Pines on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Charles W Flanagan 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.