Serving 1,796 students in grades 9-12, Plantation High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,796 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plantation High School's student population of 1,796 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,796 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Plantation High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plantation High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3361 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
18%
37%
Black
72%
21%
White
6%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plantation High School's ranking?
Plantation High School is ranked #3361 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Plantation High School often compared to?
Plantation High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Piper High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plantation High School?
The graduation rate of Plantation High School is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Plantation High School?
1,796 students attend Plantation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Plantation High School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plantation High School?
Plantation High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Plantation High School offer ?
Plantation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Plantation High School part of?
Plantation High School is part of Broward School District.
School Calendar
View the Plantation High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 27, 2025 (Thursday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 28, 2025 (Friday)
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