Broward Detention Center

222 Nw 22nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 75 students in grades 6-12, Broward Detention Center 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 <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in FL)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Broward Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Broward Detention Center's student population of 75 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
75 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Broward Detention Center is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
(16-17)
<50%
57%
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<50%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Broward Detention Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
4%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Broward Detention Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
76%
21%
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White
20%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Broward Detention Center and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(19-20)
<50%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Broward Detention Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Broward Detention Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Broward Detention Center?
The graduation rate of Broward Detention Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Broward Detention Center?
75 students attend Broward Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Broward Detention Center students are Black, 20% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Broward Detention Center offer ?
Broward Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Broward Detention Center part of?
Broward Detention Center is part of Broward School District.
In what neighborhood is Broward Detention Center located?
Broward Detention Center is located in the Central Fort Lauderdale neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL. There are 3 other public schools located in Central Fort Lauderdale.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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