Sheridan Technical College

5400 Sheridan St
Hollywood, FL 33021
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 523 students in grades 9-12, Sheridan Technical College ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : ≥95% (Top 30% in FL)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sheridan Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Sheridan Technical College's student population of 523 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
523 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Sheridan Technical College ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheridan Technical College is 0.68, 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
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State Level (FL)
#413 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
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60-64%
48%
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89%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
42%
36%
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Black
34%
21%
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White
18%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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≥95%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Sheridan Technical College's ranking?
Sheridan Technical College is ranked #413 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sheridan Technical College often compared to?
Sheridan Technical Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Mcfatter Technical College by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sheridan Technical College?
The graduation rate of Sheridan Technical College is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Sheridan Technical College?
523 students attend Sheridan Technical College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Sheridan Technical College students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheridan Technical College?
Sheridan Technical College has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sheridan Technical College offer ?
Sheridan Technical College offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sheridan Technical College part of?
Sheridan Technical College is part of Broward School District.

School Reviews

2   9/5/2011
this school is a set up to get money they don't teach anything and fail you when you don't pass the test.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - rayju

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : ≥95% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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