Plantation High School

6901 Nw 16th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,967 students in grades 9-12, Plantation 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 is 14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,967 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 95% (Top 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Plantation High School's student population of 1,967 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,967 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
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School Rankings

Plantation High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plantation High School is 0.45, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#3249 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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14%
48%
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36%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Plantation High School 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
16%
36%
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Black
72%
21%
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White
7%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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95%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Plantation High School's ranking?
Plantation High School is ranked #3249 out of 3,655 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plantation High School?
The graduation rate of Plantation High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Plantation High School?
1,967 students attend Plantation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Plantation High School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plantation High School?
Plantation High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Plantation High School offer ?
Plantation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Plantation High School part of?
Plantation High School is part of Broward School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Schools Closed
April 10, 2024 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,967 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 95% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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