Dolphin Park High School (Closed 2023)

Serving 181 students in grades 9-12, Dolphin Park 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
181 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(17-18)
<50%
58%
(17-18)
≤20%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
28%
37%
Black
63%
21%
White
5%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
(17-18)
10-14%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dolphin Park High School?
The graduation rate of Dolphin Park High School is 10-14%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 86%.
How many students attend Dolphin Park High School?
181 students attend Dolphin Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Dolphin Park High School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dolphin Park High School?
Dolphin Park High School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dolphin Park High School offer ?
Dolphin Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dolphin Park High School part of?
Dolphin Park High School is part of Broward School District.

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