Enrollment
380
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ft Lauderdale, FL
Suned High of South Broward
Federal NCES profile for Suned High of South Broward, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120018008861Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Suned High of South Broward earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Ft Lauderdale · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 76:1
- large classes for Florida
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Suned High of South Broward has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Suned High of South Broward ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Ft Lauderdale, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018008861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
76:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+327% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Suned High of South Broward compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Suned High of South Broward
Suned High of South Broward is a mid-sized charter high school in Ft Lauderdale, Florida, enrolling 380 students.
Class loads run heavy: 76:1 is larger than about 99% of Florida schools and 327% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 380 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 175 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #149, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and African American (35%) (diversity index 60/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 380 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students) and Western High School (3,510 students) alongside Suned High of South Broward.
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 Suned High of South Broward compares
Suned High of South Broward on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 76:1 | ▲ 327% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 45% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
76:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
76:1
students per teacher
- 327% above state mean
Top 99% in Florida - lower ratio than 1% 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 50.8%
African American 35.3%
White 11.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Suned High of South Broward is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broward, which includes Suned High of South Broward.
$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 Suned High of South Broward 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Suned High of South Broward'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 (~380 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Suned High of South Broward
How many students attend Suned High of South Broward?
Suned High of South Broward has 380 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ft Lauderdale, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Suned High of South Broward?
The student-teacher ratio at Suned High of South Broward is 76:1, which is 327% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 384% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Suned High of South Broward?
28.4% of students at Suned High of South Broward are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Suned High of South Broward?
The largest demographic group at Suned High of South Broward is Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment, in Ft Lauderdale, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Suned High of South Broward?
Suned High of South Broward has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Suned High of South Broward rank among high schools in Ft Lauderdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Suned High of South Broward ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Ft Lauderdale, 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 Ft Lauderdale on the city page.
Is Suned High of South Broward a good school?
Suned High of South Broward earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. 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 Suned High of South Broward, 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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