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SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL

1300 PALADIN WAY, PLANTATION, FL 33317 · (754) 323-1950 · Broward County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL2,303 STUDENTS
Enrollment
2,303
High
DISTRICT 1,336 · STATE 1,035
Student : Teacher
25.0:1
92 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 26.9:1 · STATE 23.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
36%
826 students
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 50%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
598
Grade 10
648
Grade 11
537
Grade 12
520
Student demographics
White
38417%
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
92440%
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 38%
Black
86337%
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 21%
Asian
542%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 3%
Two+
663%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 4%
Native American
60%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
60%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1,15550%
Female
1,14850%

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Test scores

FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or Above
English Language Arts
58.2%
FL avg 56.7% . +10.4pp since 2023
Math
51.0%
FL avg 58.9% . +2.0pp since 2023
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
55.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
63.2%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-7.6pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
2,303
-19 (-1%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
25.0:1
was 21.5:1
% White
17%
was 22%
% Hispanic
40%
was 31%
% Black
37%
was 40%
% Asian
2%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL

SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL operates as a sizable four-year high school in PLANTATION, Florida, one of the schools within BROWARD. Current enrollment sits at 2,303 students spanning grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 1,035 students per school, that is 123% larger than typical.

SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL is one of 325 schools operated by BROWARD, a district that serves 243,591 students overall.

Looking at the student body, SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL lists that 40% of students identify as Hispanic, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups; the rest is composed of 37% Black, 17% White, 3% multiracial, 2% Asian.

Looking at school resources, On paper, SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL has 92 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 25.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 23.5:1, putting SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL higher than the state norm the norm. Roughly 36% of students at SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

With demographic context factored in, SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 63.2%; this one delivers 55.6%.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Broward County indicate median household earnings sit near $77,633, roughly 37% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 9%. In all, Broward County runs 338 public schools (combined enrollment of about 244,502 students), of which SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL is one.

Nearest neighbor: PLANTATION PARK ELEMENTARY, around 0.5 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL at 5th of 7; the average score across the group is 59.5%.

The campus sits in a residential setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count changed only slightly: 2,322 students in 2018 compared to 2,303 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 31% to 40% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 21.5:1 in 2018 to 25.0:1 today.

On this page, the feed for SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL typically covers classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Broward County at a glance

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Population
1,977,129
Census ACS
Median income
$77,633
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
338
244,502 students

Quick facts

School name
SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL
District
BROWARD
Address
1300 PALADIN WAY, PLANTATION, FL 33317
Phone
(754) 323-1950
County
Broward County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
2,303
Teachers (FTE)
92
Student–teacher ratio
25.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
826 (36%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
120018000272
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL
What is the total enrollment at SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL?
SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 2,303 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL serve?
SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL?
Approximately 25.0:1 students per teacher at SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL.
How diverse is SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL?
SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL reports a student body of 17% White, 40% Hispanic, 37% Black, 2% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL?
SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL is overseen by BROWARD in Broward County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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