West Broward Academy
Tel:
(754) 702-2320
- West Broward Academy serves 535 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- West Broward Academy 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 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
West Broward Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- West Broward Academy's student population of 535 students has grown by 1683% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 1500% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 535 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
- West Broward Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of West Broward Academy is 0.67, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #2514 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 58% |
| ||
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 55% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 33% |
| Black | 41% | 22% |
| White | 15% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.70 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Broward School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Broward Academy is Piper High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Championship Academy Of Distinction West Broward (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Lauderdale Piper High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,428 students
0.4 miles
8000 Nw 44th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-1700 0.4 9-12 2,428 - Fort Lauderdale North University High School Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 197 students
0.5 miles
4800 N University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 746-4483 0.5 9-12 197 - Fort Lauderdale Academic Solutions High School Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 249 students
1.1 miles
4099 N Pine Island Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 572-4862 1.1 9-12 249 - Hollywood Championship Academy Of Distinction West Broward Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 232 students
1.1 miles
7100 W Oakland Park Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 514-7323 1.1 K-8 232 - Fort Lauderdale Banyan Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 644 students
1.2 miles
8800 Nw 50th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-5350 1.2 PK-5 644
School Reviews
Recent Articles
In light of an upcoming study on Montessori education in South Carolina, as well as the growing popularity of the Montessori Method in public charter schools, we’ll take a look at the principles behind Montessori education and whether it is an effective method for preparing some students for the professional world or higher education.
Across the nation, city mayors have increased their role and control over the local public school system. Learn about the controversies and the ramifications of mayoral control.
In light of all the finger-pointing occurring in the education reform movement, we’ll look at the good and bad of teachers unions – and whether these organizations really work in favor of students and/or teachers.
