Serving 1,060 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Henry D Perry Education 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 50:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,060 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 50:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 26% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henry D Perry Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Henry D Perry Education Center's student population of 1,060 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
1,060 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Henry D Perry Education Center 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 Henry D Perry Education Center is 0.61, 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
#2821 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
50:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
33%
37%
Black
52%
21%
White
12%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
26%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry D Perry Education Center's ranking?
Henry D Perry Education Center is ranked #2821 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Henry D Perry Education Center?
The graduation rate of Henry D Perry Education Center is 26%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Henry D Perry Education Center?
1,060 students attend Henry D Perry Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Henry D Perry Education Center students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry D Perry Education Center?
Henry D Perry Education Center has a student ration of 50:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Henry D Perry Education Center offer ?
Henry D Perry Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Henry D Perry Education Center part of?
Henry D Perry Education Center is part of Broward School District.
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