- Enrollment
- 3,510
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Weston, FL
Cypress Bay High School
Federal NCES profile for Cypress Bay High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120018003815
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cypress Bay High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Weston · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 15.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cypress Bay High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cypress Bay High School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Weston, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-84 students YoY
Cypress Bay High School held near 4,632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-84 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 202.0 → 189.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-84 students YoY 120018003815 · Weston, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
4,579 enr · 22.7:1 · 15.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Western High School (3,510 students)
Cypress Bay High School held near 4,632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-84 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 202.0 → 189.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Cypress Bay High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- J. P. Taravell
J. P. Taravella High School
2,436 students
What this shows Cypress Bay High School reports 4,579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cypress Bay High School compares
Cypress Bay 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.0% | ▼ 71% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 4,579 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
4,579
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 87% in Florida - lower ratio than 13% 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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
183
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.8%
White 19.8%
Asian 8.2%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Cypress Bay High School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 30
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 Cypress Bay High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. P. Taravella High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cypress Bay High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 2,436
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~4,579 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cypress Bay High School
How many students attend Cypress Bay High School?
Cypress Bay High School has 4,579 students enrolled. It is a high school in Weston, FL. CCD year-over-year: 4,716 (2022-23) → 4,632 (2023-24), nearly flat (-84).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cypress Bay High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cypress Bay High School is 22.7:1, which is 28% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cypress Bay High School?
15.0% of students at Cypress Bay High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cypress Bay High School?
The largest demographic group at Cypress Bay High School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.8% of enrollment, in Weston, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cypress Bay High School?
Cypress Bay High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Cypress Bay High School rank among public schools in Weston?
By Resource Investment Index, Cypress Bay High School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Weston, 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 Weston on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Cypress Bay High School, Broward also operates Western High School (3,510 students), Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (3,089 students), and Coral Glades High School (2,843 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.