- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oakland Park, FL
Sunfire High School
Federal NCES profile for Sunfire High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120018008087Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunfire High School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Oakland Park · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 474
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Sunfire High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Oakland Park, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+99 students YoY
Sunfire High School grew from 304 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (+32.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+99 students YoY 120018008087 · Oakland Park, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
474 enr · 72.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Sunfire High School grew from 304 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (+32.6%). Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sunfire 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 474
Sunfire High School
474 students
What this shows Sunfire High School reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunfire High School compares
Sunfire High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 38% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
86.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
African American 78.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
White 3.2%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Sunfire High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunfire High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Sunfire 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 (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunfire High School
How many students attend Sunfire High School?
Sunfire High School has 474 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oakland Park, FL. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), up 99.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunfire High School?
72.0% of students at Sunfire High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunfire High School?
The largest demographic group at Sunfire High School is African American at 78.3% of enrollment, in Oakland Park, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunfire High School?
Sunfire High School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Sunfire High School rank among public schools in Oakland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunfire High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Oakland Park, 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 Oakland Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Sunfire 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.