- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lauderhill, FL
Piper High School
Federal NCES profile for Piper High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120018000264
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Piper High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Lauderhill · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Piper High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Piper High School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Lauderhill, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+108 students YoY
Piper High School held near 2,418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+108 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 92.0 → 98.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+108 students YoY 120018000264 · Lauderhill, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,201 enr · 23.9:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Piper High School held near 2,418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+108 headcount). Teacher FTE added 92.0 → 98.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Piper 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
Piper High School
2,201 students
What this shows Piper High School reports 2,201 students on the CCD universe file.
How Piper High School compares
Piper 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 34% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 15% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,201 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,201
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 90% in Florida - lower ratio than 10% 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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
White 6.8%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Piper High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
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 Piper 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Piper 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 (~2,201 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Piper High School
How many students attend Piper High School?
Piper High School has 2,201 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lauderhill, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,310 (2022-23) → 2,418 (2023-24), nearly flat (+108).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Piper High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Piper High School is 23.9:1, which is 34% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Piper High School?
60.0% of students at Piper High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Piper High School?
The largest demographic group at Piper High School is African American at 72.7% of enrollment, in Lauderhill, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Piper High School?
Piper High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Piper High School rank among public schools in Lauderhill?
By Resource Investment Index, Piper High School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Lauderhill, 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 Lauderhill on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Piper 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.