- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pembroke Pines, FL
West Broward High School
Federal NCES profile for West Broward High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120018007555
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Broward High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Pembroke Pines · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for Florida
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Broward High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Broward High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Pembroke Pines, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018007555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
West Broward High School held near 2,531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-55 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 104.5 → 102.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-55 students YoY 120018007555 · Pembroke Pines, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,492 enr · 24:1 · 27.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
West Broward High School held near 2,531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-55 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 104.5 → 102.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
West 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
- This school
West Broward High School
2,492 students
- J. P. Taravell
J. P. Taravella High School
2,436 students
What this shows West Broward High School reports 2,492 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Broward High School compares
West 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 35% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 47% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,492 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,492
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 91% in Florida - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
143
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.1%
White 18.9%
African American 15.0%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, West Broward High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
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 West Broward High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. P. Taravella High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West 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
- 2,436
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~2,492 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Broward High School
How many students attend West Broward High School?
West Broward High School has 2,492 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pembroke Pines, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,586 (2022-23) → 2,531 (2023-24), nearly flat (-55).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Broward High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Broward High School is 24:1, which is 35% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Broward High School?
27.8% of students at West Broward High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Broward High School?
The largest demographic group at West Broward High School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.1% of enrollment, in Pembroke Pines, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Broward High School?
West Broward High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 West Broward High School rank among high schools in Pembroke Pines?
By Resource Investment Index, West Broward High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Pembroke Pines, 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 Pembroke Pines on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides West 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.