- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Davie, FL
Western High School
Federal NCES profile for Western High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120018002120
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western High School earns 28/100 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 Davie · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Western High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Davie, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+74 students YoY
Western High School held near 3,640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+74 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 144.0 → 141.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+74 students YoY 120018002120 · Davie, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
3,510 enr · 24.4:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Western High School held near 3,640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+74 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 144.0 → 141.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Western 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
- This school
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
- J. P. Taravell
J. P. Taravella High School
2,436 students
What this shows Western High School reports 3,510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western High School compares
Western 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 37% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 30% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,510 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,510
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 91% in Florida - lower ratio than 9% 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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
312
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.7%
White 29.1%
African American 7.7%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Western High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
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 Western 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 |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. P. Taravella High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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 (~3,510 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Western High School
How many students attend Western High School?
Western High School has 3,510 students enrolled. It is a high school in Davie, FL. CCD year-over-year: 3,566 (2022-23) → 3,640 (2023-24), nearly flat (+74).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western High School is 24.4:1, which is 37% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Western High School?
36.5% of students at Western High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western High School?
The largest demographic group at Western High School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment, in Davie, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western High School?
Western High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Western High School rank among high schools in Davie?
By Resource Investment Index, Western High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Davie, 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 Davie on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Western High School, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (3,089 students), and Coral Glades High School (2,843 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.