Plantation High School is a high school located in Plantation, Florida, part of the Broward County Public Schools district. As of 2023, the school serves 1,834 students in grades 9 through 12. It was originally located on the Fort Lauderdale Airport grounds, specifically on the Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale base.
Serving 1,696 students in grades 9-12, Plantation 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 19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,696 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Plantation High School serves the eastern part of Fort Lauderdale, covering an attendance zone of approximately 21.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plantation High School's student population of 1,696 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,696 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
School Rankings
Plantation 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 Plantation High School is 0.43, 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
#3363 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
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
74%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
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
94%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plantation High School's ranking?
Plantation High School is ranked #3363 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Plantation High School often compared to?
Plantation High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Piper High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plantation High School?
The graduation rate of Plantation High School is 94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Plantation High School?
1,696 students attend Plantation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Plantation High School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plantation High School?
Plantation High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Plantation High School offer ?
Plantation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Plantation High School part of?
Plantation High School is part of Broward School District.
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