Serving 1,982 students in grades 9-12, Boyd H. Anderson 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 10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 1,982 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boyd H. Anderson High School's student population of 1,982 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,982 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Boyd H. Anderson 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 Boyd H. Anderson High School is 0.24, 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
#3618 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
36%
Black
87%
21%
White
2%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
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 Boyd H. Anderson High School's ranking?
Boyd H. Anderson High School is ranked #3618 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Boyd H. Anderson High School often compared to?
Boyd H. Anderson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Lauderdale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boyd H. Anderson High School?
The graduation rate of Boyd H. Anderson High School is 93%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Boyd H. Anderson High School?
1,982 students attend Boyd H. Anderson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Boyd H. Anderson High School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boyd H. Anderson High School?
Boyd H. Anderson High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Boyd H. Anderson High School offer ?
Boyd H. Anderson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Boyd H. Anderson High School part of?
Boyd H. Anderson 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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