Piper High School

8000 Nw 44th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Piper High School serves 2,216 students in grades 9-12.
Piper 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (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 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,216 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥99% (Top 1% in FL)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Piper High School's student population of 2,216 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,216 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
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School Rankings

Piper 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 Piper High School is 0.45, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
Overall Testing Rank
#3287 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
48%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
16%
36%
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Black
72%
21%
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White
8%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.45
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Graduation Rate
≥99%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #3287 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 35% 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 89%.
How many students attend Piper High School?
2,216 students attend Piper High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Piper High School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Piper High School offer ?
Piper High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Piper High School part of?
Piper High School is part of Broward School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Schools Closed
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
Schools Closed
November 21, 2023 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed
December 28, 2023 (Thursday)
Schools Closed
December 29, 2023 (Friday)
Schools Closed
January 03, 2024 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,216 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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