- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hollywood, FL
Paragon Academy of Technology
Federal NCES profile for Paragon Academy of Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018005460Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paragon Academy of Technology earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools.
- #9 of 18
- schools in Hollywood · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Paragon Academy of Technology has class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paragon Academy of Technology ranks #9 of 18 schools in Hollywood, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Paragon Academy of Technology held near 137 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 120018005460 · Hollywood, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
123 enr · 20.5:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Paragon Academy of Technology held near 137 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Paragon Academy of Technology 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 123
Paragon Academy of Technology
123 students
What this shows Paragon Academy of Technology reports 123 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paragon Academy of Technology compares
Paragon Academy of Technology 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▼ 5% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 123 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
123
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Florida - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.8%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.4%
African American 29.3%
White 5.7%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Paragon Academy of Technology is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
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 Paragon Academy of Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paragon Academy of Technology'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 other 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 (~123 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paragon Academy of Technology
How many students attend Paragon Academy of Technology?
Paragon Academy of Technology has 123 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hollywood, FL. CCD year-over-year: 135 (2022-23) → 137 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paragon Academy of Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Paragon Academy of Technology is 20.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paragon Academy of Technology?
49.6% of students at Paragon Academy of Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paragon Academy of Technology?
The largest demographic group at Paragon Academy of Technology is Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of enrollment, in Hollywood, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paragon Academy of Technology?
Paragon Academy of Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Paragon Academy of Technology rank among schools in Hollywood?
By Resource Investment Index, Paragon Academy of Technology ranks #9 of 18 schools in Hollywood, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hollywood on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Paragon Academy of Technology, 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.