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Deerfield Beach High School
910 Sw 15th Street, Deerfield Beach, FL, 33441-6222 -  Map
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School Overview:
Definition of Terms Deerfield Beach High School
School Level High school
School Type Magnet School
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Broward County, FL
Students & Faculty
Total Students 2442 students
% Male / % Female 50%  /  50%
Total Classroom Teachers 147 teachers
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 727 students
Grade 10 - 622 students
Grade 11 - 558 students
Grade 12 - 535 students
This School ( FL ) School Average
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:17 1:16
Students by Ethnicity
This School ( FL ) School Average
% American Indian n/a n/a
% Asian 3% 2%
% Hispanic 15% 22%
% Black 55% 28%
% White 27% 47%
Additional Student Information
This School ( FL ) School Average
% Eligible for Free Lunch 41% 42%
% Eligible for Reduced Lunch 9% 9%
% Migrant Students Enrolled 1% n/a
School Performance:
( FL ) Statewide Testing Performance
School Statewide Performance View Education Department Test Scores
School District:
School District Name Broward County School District
This School's Agency ( FL ) District Average
Number of Schools Managed 285 20
Number of Students Managed 270,501 students 12,279 students
District Total Revenue $2,307,391,000 $110,828,000
District Expenditure $2,530,606,000 $112,427,000
District Revenue / Student $8,530 $7,795
District Expenditure / Student $9,355 $7,471
District Graduation Rates 91% 81%
School Notes:
  • Deerfield Beach High School (DBHS) is a public high school in Deerfield Beach, Florida. It is part of Broward School District.
  • Profile: Academically the school has fared comparatively poor to state averages in both its SAT average and graduation rate. The graduation rate for the 2002-2003 academic year stood at 58.3% compared to the 69% state average, and in the 2003-2004 academic year, the school earned a SAT average of 938 versus the state mean of 991. However, Deerfield has several strong programs. Most notably, the school features an International Baccalaureate program that offers college-level academics to many of Broward County's most talented students. In a typical year, Deerfield's International Baccalaureate graduates matriculate at some of the nation's top universities. For example, in recent years several graduates have attended Ivy League universities. Moreover, Deerfield has historically been a leader among Broward County schools in terms of the number of students winning prestigious Silver Knight Awards.
  • All Deerfield Beach High School graduates are eligible to receive a college scholarship sponsored by the estate of Deerfield Beach pioneers J.D. and Alice Butler.
  • This school is ranked #381 on Newsweek's 2005 list of the Best High Schools in America.
  • Currently (as of November 22, 2005), DBHS has a FCAT school grade of a "C" for the 2005 school year.
  • Deerfield has had teams competing in the national Japan Bowl from 2002 to 2006.
  • Clubs and activities: Deerfield Beach High offers numerous after school extracurricular activities, including several successful sports programs, arts organizations, and high school mainstays such as Key Club and the National Honor Society.
  • List of After-School Clubs: Key Club; National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; Spanish/Multicultural Club; Japan Club; French Club; Teen Connect; Art Association; DECA; IBSO (International Baccalaureate Student Association); Drama Club/Bucks' Theatre Company; Debate Club; FSPA; Yearbook; Newspaper; 1337 Productions; Communications Magnet Program; Bucks Athletes Against Drugs; Crime Watch.
  • Sports Boys' teams: In 1997, the Boys' Basketball team won the Class 5A State Championship.
  • In 1999, the Boys' Basketball team won the Class 6A State Championship.
  • In 2005, the Football team reached the Class 6A State Championship Game but fell to Palm Beach Gardens (49-29).
  • In 2005, the Boys' Waterpolo team won the district 5 Championship, defeating North Broward Preparatory School 17-10.
  • Sports Girls' teams: In 2003, the Girls' Basketball team won the Class 6A State Championship.
  • In 2004, the Girls' Basketball team won the Class 6A State Championship.
  • In 2005, the Girls' Waterpolo team won the District 5 Championship.
  • Notable alumni: Stockar McDougle, Offensive Tackle for the Miami Dolphins.
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School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code (33441)
School Zip (33441) (FL) State Average
Population (Approximate) 26,973 people 15,366,089 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 27% 27%
Population Average Age 38 years old 38.7 years old
Average Household size 2.3 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $35,184 $38,451
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.2 rooms 5.0 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 36 years old 32 years old
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% Owning / % Renting 59% / 41% 67% / 33%
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