- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120018000234
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 26/100 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
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Nova High School held near 2,255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 90.1 → 89.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 120018000234 · Davie, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,420 enr · 26.9:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Nova High School held near 2,255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 90.1 → 89.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Nova 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
Nova High School
2,420 students
What this shows Nova High School reports 2,420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nova High School compares
Nova 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~2,420 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,227 (2022-23) → 2,255 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
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 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.