- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pompano Beach, FL
Pompano Beach High School
Federal NCES profile for Pompano Beach High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120018003301
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pompano Beach High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Pompano Beach · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 33.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pompano Beach High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pompano Beach High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Pompano Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018003301 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Pompano Beach High School held near 1,311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 120018003301 · Pompano Beach, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,322 enr · 25.9:1 · 33.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Pompano Beach High School held near 1,311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pompano Beach 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 1,322
Pompano Beach High School
1,322 students
What this shows Pompano Beach High School reports 1,322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pompano Beach High School compares
Pompano Beach 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 | 25.9:1 | ▲ 46% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.4% | ▼ 36% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,322 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.9:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,322
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.9:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 93% in Florida - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
African American 21.8%
Asian 7.5%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Pompano Beach High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
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 Pompano Beach 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pompano Beach 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 (~1,322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pompano Beach High School
How many students attend Pompano Beach High School?
Pompano Beach High School has 1,322 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pompano Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,286 (2022-23) → 1,311 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pompano Beach High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pompano Beach High School is 25.9:1, which is 46% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 65% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pompano Beach High School?
33.4% of students at Pompano Beach High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pompano Beach High School?
The largest demographic group at Pompano Beach High School is White at 38.4% of enrollment, in Pompano Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pompano Beach High School?
Pompano Beach High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Pompano Beach High School rank among high schools in Pompano Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Pompano Beach High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Pompano Beach, 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 Pompano Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Pompano Beach 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.