Serving 4,579 students in grades 9-12, Cypress Bay High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 4,579 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 10% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Cypress Bay High School serves the southeast part of Fort Lauderdale, FL, encompassing an area of approximately 23.3 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the school, and the furthest edge of the zone reaching up to 6.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cypress Bay High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cypress Bay High School's student population of 4,579 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 184 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
4,579 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
184 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cypress Bay High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cypress Bay High School is 0.51, 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
#422 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
67%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
98%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.9%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal blue, Gold, Vegas Gold
School Mascot
Captain Lightning
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cypress Bay High School's ranking?
Cypress Bay High School is ranked #422 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Cypress Bay High School often compared to?
Cypress Bay High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Western High School, Cooper City High School, City/pembroke Pines Charter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cypress Bay High School?
The graduation rate of Cypress Bay High School is 98%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Cypress Bay High School?
4,579 students attend Cypress Bay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Cypress Bay High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cypress Bay High School?
Cypress Bay High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cypress Bay High School offer ?
Cypress Bay High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cypress Bay High School part of?
Cypress Bay High School is part of Broward School District.
In what neighborhood is Cypress Bay High School located?
Cypress Bay High School is located in the Lauderdale Beach neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Biggest issue - the school is over-crowded. They have to start lunch time at 10:00am Way too many students, hard to connect with any teachers. The school website is lacking in many ways (example: sports schedule posted was the last year schedule--it remained that way all year--lack of personnel?). There is only 1 college advisor for the 1000 seniors (I felt bad for her, she looks frazzled and stressed). There does not appear to be a dress code for teachers --you will see some of them with flip flops, shorts, t-shirts. At times, hard to tell who is a teacher and who is a volunteer or visitor. The final bell rings at 3pm, the office closes at exactly that time. The staff there will not stay 1 minute longer, make sure you call before that 3pm bell. When you do call the woman that answers, will be yelling to someone else in the background before she finally says hello to you. The front office staff needs training. The teachers say communicate with them via email, I had the experience that many did not reply to emails. Some of the teachers had poor writing skills/English 2nd language may be the reason? The voicemail boxes were full, so you couldn't leave a voicemail. The school has many great activities/clubs for the students. If your student excels and has AP classes and a high GPA, the teachers will take care of that student and help/guide them. If you have an average student, they will most likely just be left on their own to figure it out. This past year Senior Prom was on Memorial Weekend, so if your family usually travels for the Memorial wknd, there goes those plans. Graduation date is not given until much later in the year, I don't really know why. Graduation ceremony is at University of Miami (DADE COUNTY) on SUNDAY @ 3pm. It is about a 3 hour ceremony. They say there is not a location in Broward County that can accommodate the school. I'm not sure if that is true (Broward Performing Arts, Sunrise, Ft Laud Convention Center, etc--I don't know who is in charge of finding the venue). Every student is given 5 tickets. If I had to recommend a school, I would suggest looking towards Coral Springs/Boca Raton area.
5 10/10/2025
Great school with a fun atmosphere; loads of academic opportunities in terms of AP classes and AICE classes. Extracurriculars are top notch as well, with nationally ranked academic teams and debate team. Many students attending top colleges.
5 10/10/2025
Great school. Has many great clubs and activities for students. There are also programs that help students get a head start in the career path they want to pursue.
5 10/10/2025
Amazing school with variety of classes.
5 10/10/2025
The school is AMAZING.
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