Enrollment
1,014
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miramar, FL
Henry D Perry Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Henry D Perry Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018005464
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry D Perry Education Center earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 13
- schools in Miramar · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 48.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry D Perry Education Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry D Perry Education Center ranks #3 of 13 schools in Miramar, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
48.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+171% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henry D Perry Education Center compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Henry D Perry Education Center
Henry D Perry Education Center is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Miramar, Florida, enrolling 1,014 students.
Class loads run heavy: 48.3:1 is larger than about 99% of Florida schools and 171% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.4% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,014 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 793 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #23, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 113 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
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 Henry D Perry Education Center.
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 Henry D Perry Education Center compares
Henry D Perry Education Center on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 48.3:1 | ▲ 171% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▲ 1% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,014 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
48.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,014
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
48.3:1
students per teacher
- 171% above state mean
Top 99% in Florida - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 113 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 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
African American 50.2%
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%
White 10.6%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Henry D Perry Education Center is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broward, which includes Henry D Perry Education Center.
$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 Henry D Perry Education Center 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry D Perry Education Center'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 other 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.
Similar enrollment (~1,014 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Henry D Perry Education Center
How many students attend Henry D Perry Education Center?
Henry D Perry Education Center has 1,014 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Miramar, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry D Perry Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry D Perry Education Center is 48.3:1, which is 171% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 208% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henry D Perry Education Center?
52.4% of students at Henry D Perry Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry D Perry Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Henry D Perry Education Center is African American at 50.2% of enrollment, in Miramar, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry D Perry Education Center?
Henry D Perry Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Henry D Perry Education Center rank among schools in Miramar?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry D Perry Education Center ranks #3 of 13 schools in Miramar, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Miramar on the city page.
Is Henry D Perry Education Center a good school?
Henry D Perry Education Center earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of 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 Henry D Perry Education Center, 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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