Deerfield Beach High School
Deerfield Beach High School serves 2,483 students in grades 9-12.
Deerfield Beach High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Deerfield Beach High School's student population of 2,483 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type | Magnet School |
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 2,483 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 112 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Deerfield Beach High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Deerfield Beach High School is 0.64, 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.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2837 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 55% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 2% | 3% |
Hispanic | 27% | 33% |
Black | 52% | 22% |
White | 16% | 38% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.70 |
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Graduation Rate | 93% | 86% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Broward School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Deerfield Beach High School is Bright Horizons (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Park Ridge Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pompano Beach Park Ridge Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 32%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 577 students10
0.3 miles
5200 Ne 9th Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
(754) 322-7700 0.3 PK-5 577 - Deerfield Beach Deerfield Park Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 65% | Reading: 36%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 594 students10
0.9 miles
650 Sw 3rd Ave
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
(754) 322-6150 0.9 PK-5 594 - Pompano Beach Tedder Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 38%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 623 students10
1.1 miles
4157 Ne 1st Ter
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
(754) 322-8650 1.1 PK-5 623 - Pompano Beach Bright Horizons Special Education School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 147 students10
1.3 miles
3901 Ne 1st Ter
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
(754) 321-6400 1.3 K-12 147 - Deerfield Beach Deerfield Beach Middle School Magnet School
Math: 43% | Reading: 38%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,113 student10
1.5 miles
701 Se 6th Ave
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
(754) 322-3300 1.5 6-8 1,113
School Reviews
5 Overall, I think it's a good school, there are great teachers who always encourage you to do your best. I find it very hard to fail with all the help provided. I'd send my kids here. Sure there are some kids that just lack motivation themselves but it's not anyway they cant be helped. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Rainy |
2 The academic programs are okay, but the achievement level among the students is disappointing. The Facilities are fine.
The commitment level in the students shows either a bad population of kids who don't care much for their future. I just don't recommend this school for anyone to send their kids to if you want them to succeed and get into a good college afterwards. - Posted by Student/Alumni - dant1 |
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