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Nova High School

3600 College Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314

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Tel: (754) 323-1650

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Nova High School serves 2,277 students in grades 9-12.

Nova 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 top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,277 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 10% in FL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Nova High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Nova High School's student population of 2,277 students has grown by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 88 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

2,277 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

88 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Nova High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Nova High School is 0.61, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (FL)

Overall Testing Rank

#2271 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

22%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nova High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

56%

52%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nova High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

26:1

16:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Nova High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

21%

35%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Nova High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

57%

22%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Nova High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

14%

36%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Nova High School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.61

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of Nova High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

98%

89%

This chart display graduation rate of Nova High School and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

50%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Broward School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nova High School's ranking?

Nova High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).

What is the graduation rate of Nova High School?

The graduation rate of Nova High School is 98%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.

How many students attend Nova High School?

2,277 students attend Nova High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

57% of Nova High School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Nova High School?

Nova High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.

What grades does Nova High School offer ?

Nova High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Nova High School part of?

Nova High School is part of Broward School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Schools Closed / Spring Break

March 20, 2023 (Monday)

Schools Closed / Spring Break

March 21, 2023 (Tuesday)

Schools Closed / Spring Break

March 22, 2023 (Wednesday)

Schools Closed / Spring Break

March 23, 2023 (Thursday)

Schools Closed / Spring Break

March 24, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,277 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education