J. P. Taravella High School
Tel:
(754)322-2300
- J. P. Taravella High School serves 3,200 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- J. P. Taravella 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62%.
Top Placements
J. P. Taravella High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- J. P. Taravella High School's student population of 3,200 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 143 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 3,200 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 143 teachers |
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School Comparison
- J. P. Taravella High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,650 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of J. P. Taravella High School is 0.71, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #2114 out of 3650 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 57% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 33% |
| Black | 36% | 22% |
| White | 25% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.70 |
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| Graduation Rate | 91% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 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, middle school and elementary school to J. P. Taravella High School is Eagles Nest Charter Academy (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Lauderdale Eagles Nest Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 392 students
0.8 miles
3698 Nw 15th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954)635-2308 0.8 K-12 392 - Coral Springs Eagles Nest Middle Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 74 students
0.8 miles
201 N University Dr
Coral Springs, FL 33071
(954)341-5550 0.8 6-8 74 - Coral Springs Riverside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 704 students
0.8 miles
11450 Riverside Dr
Coral Springs, FL 33071
(754)322-8250 0.8 PK-5 704 - Coral Springs Maplewood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 743 students
1.0 miles
9850 Ramblewood Dr
Coral Springs, FL 33071
(754)322-6850 1.0 PK-5 743 - Fort Lauderdale Tamarac Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 803 students
1.5 miles
7601 N University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(754)322-8600 1.5 PK-5 803
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