Enrollment
2,358
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120018000153
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 33/100 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
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
89.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Broward High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Broward High School
South Broward High School is a higher-need, large high school in Hollywood, Florida, enrolling 2,358 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.5:1 is larger than about 94% of Florida schools and 49% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.2% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,358 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 200 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #148, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 472 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 596 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,358 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students) and Western High School (3,510 students) alongside South Broward High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Broward High School compares
South Broward High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,419
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broward, which includes South Broward High School.
$11,419
Per student
+2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 31.2%
Federal 19.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,358 students)
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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.
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is South Broward High School a good school?
South Broward High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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