Serving 197 students in grades 9-12, North University 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 39:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
39:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
14%
37%
Black
71%
21%
White
9%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)20-24%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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 58% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of North University High School?
The graduation rate of North University High School is 20-24%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 86%.
How many students attend North University High School?
197 students attend North University High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of North University High School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North University High School?
North University High School has a student ration of 39:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does North University High School offer ?
North University High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North University High School part of?
North University High School is part of Broward School District.
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