- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hollywood, FL
South Broward High School
Federal NCES profile for South Broward High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120018000153
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Broward High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Hollywood · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
South Broward High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Broward High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Hollywood, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-90 students YoY
South Broward High School held near 2,307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-90 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 89.3 → 91.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-90 students YoY 120018000153 · Hollywood, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,358 enr · 26.5:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
South Broward High School held near 2,307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-90 headcount). Teacher FTE added 89.3 → 91.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
South Broward 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
South Broward High School
2,358 students
What this shows South Broward High School reports 2,358 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Broward High School compares
South Broward 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 | 26.5:1 | ▲ 49% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▲ 8% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,358 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,358
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 94% in Florida - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
452
in-school suspensions + 144 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.9%
African American 27.6%
White 20.0%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, South Broward High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
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 South Broward 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 | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Broward 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 (~2,358 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Broward High School
How many students attend South Broward High School?
South Broward High School has 2,358 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hollywood, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,397 (2022-23) → 2,307 (2023-24), nearly flat (-90).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Broward High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Broward High School is 26.5:1, which is 49% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Broward High School?
56.2% of students at South Broward High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Broward High School?
The largest demographic group at South Broward High School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment, in Hollywood, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Broward High School?
South Broward High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 South Broward High School rank among high schools in Hollywood?
By Resource Investment Index, South Broward High School ranks #4 of 5 high 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 high schools in Hollywood on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides South Broward 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.