- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Deerfield Beach, FL
Deerfield Beach High School
Federal NCES profile for Deerfield Beach High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120018000251
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deerfield Beach High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Deerfield Beach · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Deerfield Beach High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deerfield Beach High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Deerfield Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018000251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-142 students YoY
Deerfield Beach High School shrank from 2,251 students in 2022-23 to 2,109 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 99.3 → 96.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-142 students YoY 120018000251 · Deerfield Beach, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,120 enr · 21.4:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Deerfield Beach High School shrank from 2,251 students in 2022-23 to 2,109 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 99.3 → 96.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Deerfield Beach 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
Deerfield Beach High School
2,120 students
What this shows Deerfield Beach High School reports 2,120 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deerfield Beach High School compares
Deerfield Beach 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 26% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,120 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,120
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% 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 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
202
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 51.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
White 9.7%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Deerfield Beach 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 Deerfield Beach 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deerfield Beach 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 (~2,120 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deerfield Beach High School
How many students attend Deerfield Beach High School?
Deerfield Beach High School has 2,120 students enrolled. It is a high school in Deerfield Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,251 (2022-23) → 2,109 (2023-24), down 142.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Beach High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Beach High School is 21.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deerfield Beach High School?
65.7% of students at Deerfield Beach High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deerfield Beach High School?
The largest demographic group at Deerfield Beach High School is African American at 51.2% of enrollment, in Deerfield Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deerfield Beach High School?
Deerfield Beach High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Deerfield Beach High School rank among public schools in Deerfield Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Deerfield Beach High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Deerfield Beach, 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 Deerfield Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Deerfield Beach 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.