Boyd H. Anderson High School, is a suburban public high school located in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. It is a part of Broward County Public Schools. Boyd H. Anderson serves: all of Lauderdale Lakes, and parts of Tamarac, North Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Fort Lauderdale and Lauderhill.
Serving 2,256 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 22% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,256 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Boyd H. Anderson High School serves the eastern part of Fort Lauderdale, covering an area of approximately 15.4 square miles. Families typically experience a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being 2.4 miles and the furthest edge located 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boyd H. Anderson High School's student population of 2,256 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,256 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
School Rankings
Boyd H. Anderson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boyd H. Anderson High School is 0.25, 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
#3481 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
86%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
Source: 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 #3481 out of 3,662 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 23% 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 91%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Boyd H. Anderson High School?
2,256 students attend Boyd H. Anderson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Boyd H. Anderson High School students are Black, 10% 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 17:1.
What grades does Boyd H. Anderson High School offer ?
Boyd H. Anderson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Boyd H. Anderson High School part of?
Boyd H. Anderson High School is part of Broward School District.
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