Piper High School is a public high school located in Sunrise, Florida, one of the nation's fastest growing cities. The school is a part of the Broward County Public Schools district. The school serves over 2,500 students from grades 9 through 12. The mascot is the Bengals.
Serving 2,201 students in grades 9-12, Piper 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 is 21% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,201 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Piper High School serves the eastern part of Fort Lauderdale, FL, covering an area of approximately 14 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest distance from the school's edge being about 4.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Piper High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Piper High School's student population of 2,201 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,201 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Piper High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piper High School is 0.44, 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
#3270 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
73%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-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 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥99%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.7%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Orange and Brown
School Mascot
Bengals
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piper High School's ranking?
Piper High School is ranked #3270 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Piper High School often compared to?
Piper High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plantation High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Piper High School?
The graduation rate of Piper High School is 99%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Piper High School?
2,201 students attend Piper High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Piper High School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Piper High School?
Piper High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Piper High School offer ?
Piper High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Piper High School part of?
Piper High School is part of Broward School District.
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