Serving 40 students in grades 6-12, Broward Youth Treatment 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 59%). 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 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower 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: 40 students
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Broward Youth Treatment Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Broward Youth Treatment Center's student population of 40 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Broward Youth Treatment Center is 0.53, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤20%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
37%
Black
52%
21%
White
45%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
49%
School Statewide Testing
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% 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 Youth Treatment Center?
The graduation rate of Broward Youth Treatment Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 83%.
How many students attend Broward Youth Treatment Center?
40 students attend Broward Youth Treatment Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Broward Youth Treatment Center students are Black, 45% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Broward Youth Treatment Center offer ?
Broward Youth Treatment Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Broward Youth Treatment Center part of?
Broward Youth Treatment Center is part of Broward School District.
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