- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Plantation, FL
Plantation High School
Federal NCES profile for Plantation 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 120018000241
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plantation High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools.
- #12 of 13
- public schools in Plantation · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Plantation High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plantation High School ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Plantation, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Plantation High School held near 1,796 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 80.5 → 75.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 120018000241 · Plantation, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,696 enr · 21.2:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Plantation High School held near 1,796 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 80.5 → 75.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Plantation 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 1,696
Plantation High School
1,696 students
What this shows Plantation High School reports 1,696 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plantation High School compares
Plantation 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 23% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,696 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,696
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 82% in Florida - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
58.3%
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 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
White 4.9%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Plantation High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
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 Plantation High School 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plantation 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 (~1,696 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plantation High School
How many students attend Plantation High School?
Plantation High School has 1,696 students enrolled. It is a high school in Plantation, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,818 (2022-23) → 1,796 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plantation High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plantation High School is 21.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Plantation High School?
63.9% of students at Plantation High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plantation High School?
The largest demographic group at Plantation High School is African American at 73.7% of enrollment, in Plantation, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plantation High School?
Plantation High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Plantation High School rank among public schools in Plantation?
By Resource Investment Index, Plantation High School ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Plantation, 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 Plantation on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Plantation 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.