- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Plantation, FL
South Plantation High School
Federal NCES profile for South Plantation High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120018000272
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Plantation High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #10 of 13
- public schools in Plantation · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Plantation High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Plantation High School ranks #10 of 13 public schools in Plantation, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+68 students YoY
South Plantation High School held near 2,292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+68 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 93.0 → 96.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+68 students YoY 120018000272 · Plantation, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,303 enr · 24.8:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
South Plantation High School held near 2,292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+68 headcount). Teacher FTE added 93.0 → 96.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
South 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
South Plantation High School
2,303 students
What this shows South Plantation High School reports 2,303 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Plantation High School compares
South 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 39% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▲ 6% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,303 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,303
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 92% in Florida - lower ratio than 8% 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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
172
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.1%
African American 37.5%
White 16.7%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, South Plantation High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
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 Plantation 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 | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South 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 (~2,303 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Plantation High School
How many students attend South Plantation High School?
South Plantation High School has 2,303 students enrolled. It is a high school in Plantation, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,224 (2022-23) → 2,292 (2023-24), nearly flat (+68).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Plantation High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Plantation High School is 24.8:1, which is 39% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Plantation High School?
55.0% of students at South Plantation High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Plantation High School?
The largest demographic group at South Plantation High School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.1% of enrollment, in Plantation, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Plantation High School?
South Plantation High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Plantation High School rank among public schools in Plantation?
By Resource Investment Index, South Plantation High School ranks #10 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 South 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.