The College Academy @ BC Central is a joint venture between The School Board of Broward County and Broward College.
College Academy At Broward College serves 487 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in FL)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for College Academy at Broward College encompasses the entire school district in Fort Lauderdale, FL, covering an area of approximately 1,322.8 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 19 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 44 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
College Academy At Broward College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
College Academy At Broward College's student population of 487 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
12 teachers
Year Founded
2001
Colors
Red, Purple
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of College Academy At Broward College is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
3%
Hispanic
37%
38%
Black
21%
21%
White
25%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
42%
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 schools are College Academy At Broward College often compared to?
College Academy At Broward Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Cypress Bay High School by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of College Academy At Broward College?
The graduation rate of College Academy At Broward College is 99%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend College Academy At Broward College?
487 students attend College Academy At Broward College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of College Academy At Broward College students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does College Academy At Broward College offer ?
College Academy At Broward College offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is College Academy At Broward College part of?
College Academy At Broward College is part of Broward School District.
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