- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pembroke Pines, FL
Somerset Arts Conservatory
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Arts Conservatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120018004463Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Arts Conservatory earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Pembroke Pines · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 19.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Arts Conservatory has class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Arts Conservatory ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Pembroke Pines, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018004463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Somerset Arts Conservatory held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 120018004463 · Pembroke Pines, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
397 enr · 28.4:1 · 19.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Somerset Arts Conservatory held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Somerset Arts Conservatory 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 397
Somerset Arts Conservatory
397 students
What this shows Somerset Arts Conservatory reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Arts Conservatory compares
Somerset Arts Conservatory 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 | 28.4:1 | ▲ 60% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.8% | ▼ 62% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.4:1
students per teacher
- 60% 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
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.8%
African American 12.1%
White 10.8%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Somerset Arts Conservatory is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
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 Somerset Arts Conservatory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Arts Conservatory'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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Arts Conservatory
How many students attend Somerset Arts Conservatory?
Somerset Arts Conservatory has 397 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pembroke Pines, FL. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Arts Conservatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Arts Conservatory is 28.4:1, which is 60% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 81% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Arts Conservatory?
19.8% of students at Somerset Arts Conservatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Arts Conservatory?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Arts Conservatory is Hispanic or Latino at 71.8% of enrollment, in Pembroke Pines, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Arts Conservatory?
Somerset Arts Conservatory has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Somerset Arts Conservatory rank among high schools in Pembroke Pines?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Arts Conservatory ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Pembroke Pines, 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 Pembroke Pines on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Somerset Arts Conservatory, 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.