Broward School District

600 Se 3rd Ave Fl 10
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-3125
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Broward School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 90 public charter schools serving 50,164 students in Broward School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public charter schools in Florida.
Public Charter Schools in Broward School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
329 Schools
762 Schools
# Students
251,665 Students
399,179 Students
# Teachers
12,344 Teachers
17,650 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

Broward School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 81% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (FL)
#32 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Broward  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Broward  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Broward  School District 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.
48%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Broward  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Broward  School District and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.67
# American Indian Students
478 Students
1,018 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9,240 Students
11,831 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
96,671 Students
185,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
47%
# Black Students
96,302 Students
73,361 Students
% Black Students
38%
18%
# White Students
42,030 Students
113,508 Students
% White Students
17%
29%
# Hawaiian Students
380 Students
732 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6,564 Students
13,500 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
6,583
1,935
# Students in K Grade:
16,658
33,335
# Students in 1st Grade:
17,490
33,946
# Students in 2nd Grade:
18,583
33,917
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18,555
33,933
# Students in 4th Grade:
18,698
32,734
# Students in 5th Grade:
17,797
31,233
# Students in 6th Grade:
18,257
38,464
# Students in 7th Grade:
19,253
38,423
# Students in 8th Grade:
19,280
35,623
# Students in 9th Grade:
19,218
21,226
# Students in 10th Grade:
20,060
21,000
# Students in 11th Grade:
19,768
19,965
# Students in 12th Grade:
21,465
23,445
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,837 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,949. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,633 is higher than the state median of $11,603. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$2,979 MM
$34,349 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Broward  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$3,179 MM
$33,354 MM
This chart displays total spending of Broward  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,837
$11,949
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Broward  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,633
$11,603
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Broward  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Broward School District Public Charter Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Somerset Academy Miramar South
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12425 Sw 53rd St
Hollywood, FL 33025
(305) 829-2406
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Rank: #22.
Somerset Academy Davie Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3788 Davie Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 584-5528
Grades: K-5
| 150 students
Rank: #33.
Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6340 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33143
(954) 404-7616
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #44.
Imagine Charter School At Weston
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3099 East Commercial Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 659-3600
Grades: K-8
| 1,061 students
Rank: #55.
Somerset Arts Conservatory
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20807 Johnson St
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 442-0233
Grades: 9-12
| 403 students
Rank: #66.
Somerset Academy Middle (Miramar Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12601 Somerset Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33027
(305) 829-2406
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
Rank: #77.
Somerset Academy
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20801 Johnson St
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 404-7616
Grades: K-5
| 652 students
Rank: #88.
Somerset Parkland Academy
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6340 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33143
(954) 718-3391
Grades: K-8
| 945 students
Rank: #99.
Hollywood Academy Of Arts & Science
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1705 Van Buren St
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 925-6404
Grades: K-5
| 1,137 students
Rank: #1010.
Somerset Academy Elementary (Miramar Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12601 Somerset Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33027
(305) 829-2406
Grades: K-5
| 514 students
Rank: #1111.
Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
18800 Pines Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 703-2294
Grades: K-8
| 1,395 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Ben Gamla Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2620 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 342-4064
Grades: K-8
| 358 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Greentree Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6301 Sw 160th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(954) 780-8733
Grades: K-8
| 282 students
Rank: #1414.
Hollywood Academy Of Arts And Science Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1705 Van Buren St
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 925-6404
Grades: 6-8
| 461 students
Rank: #1515.
City/pembroke Pines Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
18500 Pembroke Rd
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 443-4847
Grades: 6-8
| 1,336 students
Rank: #1616.
Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10801 Pembroke Road
Hollywood, FL 33025
(954) 450-6990
Grades: K-5
| 1,904 students
Rank: #1717.
Ben Gamla Charter School North Campus
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2620 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 342-4064
Grades: K-8
| 289 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Atlantic Montessori Charter School West Campus
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2550 S Flamingo Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 423-9704
Grades: K-5
| 129 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Bridgeprep Academy Of Broward K-8
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 N. 46 Avenue
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 362-8268
Grades: K-8
| 131 students
Rank: #2020.
Atlantic Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9893 Pines Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33024
(754) 263-2700
Grades: K-3
| 77 students
Rank: #2121.
Somerset Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20803 Johnson St
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 442-0233
Grades: 6-8
| 1,048 students
Rank: #2222.
Renaissance Charter School At Cooper City
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2800 North Palm Ave
Hollywood, FL 33026
(954) 668-2500
Grades: K-8
| 1,202 students
Rank: #2323.
City/pembroke Pines Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17189 Sheridan St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(954) 538-3700
Grades: 6-12
| 2,153 students
Rank: #2424.
Coral Springs Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3205 N University Dr
Coral Springs, FL 33065
(954) 340-4100
Grades: 6-12
| 1,743 students
Rank: #2525.
Imagine Schools Plantation Campus
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8200 Peters Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(954) 358-4200
Grades: K-8
| 427 students
Rank: #2626.
Somerset Neighborhood School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9300 Pembroke Rd
Hollywood, FL 33025
(954) 435-1570
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Rank: #2727.
Imagine Schools At Broward
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9001 Westview Dr
Pompano Beach, FL 33067
(954) 255-0020
Grades: K-8
| 1,061 students
Rank: #2828.
Everest Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10038-10044 W. Mcnab Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(954) 532-3015
Grades: K-8
| 161 students
Rank: #2929.
Renaissance Charter School At Coral Springs
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6250 W Sample Rd
Pompano Beach, FL 33067
(954) 369-1179
Grades: K-8
| 1,519 students
Rank: #3030.
Somerset Academy East Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2000 S State Road 7
Hollywood, FL 33023
(954) 987-7890
Grades: K-6
| 191 students
Rank: #3131.
International Studies Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6340 Sunset Drive
Miami, FL 33143
(754) 321-0000
Grades: 6-8
| 301 students
Rank: #3232.
Rise Academy School Of Science And Technology
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6101 Nw 31st St
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(954) 968-7977
Grades: K-8
| 347 students
Rank: #3333.
Franklin Academy Cooper City
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6301 Flamingo Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330
(954) 780-5533
Grades: K-8
| 1,318 students
Rank: #3434.
Franklin Academy Sunrise
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4500 Nw 103 Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 206-0850
Grades: K-8
| 1,376 students
Rank: #3535.
Panacea Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 N University Dr
Coral Springs, FL 33071
(954) 341-5550
Grades: K-5
| 102 students
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 329 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 251,665 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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