Enrollment
2,420
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Davie, FL
Nova High School
Federal NCES profile for Nova High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120018000234
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nova High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Davie · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nova High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nova High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Davie, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nova High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nova High School
Nova High School is a higher-need, large high school in Davie, Florida, enrolling 2,420 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.9:1 is larger than about 95% of Florida schools and 51% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.0% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,420 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 202 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #141.
Its student body is led by African American (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 29 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 484 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 Nova High School.
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 Nova High School compares
Nova High School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.9:1 | ▲ 51% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▲ 2% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,420 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,420
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
26.9:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 95% in Florida - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
185
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 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 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
White 8.6%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Nova High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broward, which includes Nova High School.
$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 Nova High School 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nova High School'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.
Similar enrollment (~2,420 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Nova High School
How many students attend Nova High School?
Nova High School has 2,420 students enrolled. It is a high school in Davie, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nova High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nova High School is 26.9:1, which is 51% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nova High School?
53.0% of students at Nova High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nova High School?
The largest demographic group at Nova High School is African American at 61.4% of enrollment, in Davie, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nova High School?
Nova High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nova High School rank among high schools in Davie?
By Resource Investment Index, Nova High School ranks #4 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 Nova High School a good school?
Nova High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. 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 Nova 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.
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