Enrollment
487
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Davie, FL
College Academy at Broward College
Federal NCES profile for College Academy at Broward College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120018003684
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
College Academy at Broward College earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Davie · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 487
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, College Academy at Broward College ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Davie, FL.
School address
Free-lunch eligible
32.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-38% vs state
What stands out at College Academy at Broward College
College Academy at Broward College is a mid-sized high school in Davie, Florida, enrolling 487 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 487 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 367 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #254.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (37%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 487 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students) and Western High School (3,510 students) alongside College Academy at Broward College.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How College Academy at Broward College compares
College Academy at Broward College on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 38% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$11,419
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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 487 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%
White 24.4%
African American 20.9%
Asian 15.2%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, College Academy at Broward College is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broward, which includes College Academy at Broward College.
$11,419
Per student
+2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 31.2%
Federal 19.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How College Academy at Broward College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Western High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to College Academy at Broward College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
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Frequently asked questions about College Academy at Broward College
How many students attend College Academy at Broward College?
College Academy at Broward College has 487 students enrolled. It is a high school in Davie, FL.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at College Academy at Broward College?
32.4% of students at College Academy at Broward College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of College Academy at Broward College?
The largest demographic group at College Academy at Broward College is Hispanic or Latino at 37.0% of enrollment, in Davie, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for College Academy at Broward College?
College Academy at Broward College has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does College Academy at Broward College rank among high schools in Davie?
By Resource Investment Index, College Academy at Broward College ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Davie, 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 Davie on the city page.
Is College Academy at Broward College a good school?
College Academy at Broward College earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides College Academy at Broward 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.
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