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    FIRST fully accredited school system in Florida since 1962

    FIRST fully accredited school 
    system in Florida since 1962
    2nd

    SECOND largest school 
    system in Florida
    6th

     SIXTH largest school   
    system in the U.S. 
    2022 Star

    $142 MILLION* 
    earned in scholarships
    *Total scholarships for the Class of 2022, including self-reported and Bright Futures.

     

  • Our Mission: Broward County Public Schools is committed to educating all students to reach their highest potential.

  • Our Vision: Educating today's students to succeed in tomorrow's world.

Our Programs

  • Top High Schools: Ten BCPS High Schools ranked in the top 10% of high schools in the nation by US News and World Report for 2022.  

    Broward Technical Colleges: Students at our Technical Colleges - Atlantic, McFatter, and Sheridan - earned more than 6,000 industry certifications in 2022 leading the state of Florida in total certifications earned for a sixth consecutive year. 

    Cambridge International: BCPS name District of the Year by Cambridge International twice in four years (2017/18 and 2020/21) for high academic achievements among students in Cambridge programs.

    Athletics: 74 programs offered at middle and high schools

    #BrowardCODES: First district to partner with national Code.org initiative
     
    Chess: Largest school district to offer scholastic chess to all second grade students; all K – 12 students have access to Chess4Life, an interactive online chess platform
     
    Computer Science: Courses, curriculum and activities at every school
     
    CTACE: BCPS offers over 75 different Career Technical Education pathways at high schools, middle schools, technical colleges, and alternative education centers. The programs prepare students for high-wage careers.
     
    Debate: Largest in the nation, with more than 15,000 students actively competing
     
    Dual Language: Offered at 50 schools
     
    Foreign Exchange: For BCPS and international students between ages 15 – 18
     
    Innovative and Magnet Programs: Nearly 180 at elementary, middle and high schools
     
    JROTC: Largest program in the nation

  • BCPS is the largest employer in the Broward communit

Our Staff

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    Total instructional staff: 14,326
    Clerical and support staff: 10,313
    Administrators: 1,592

    Total number of permanent employees: 26,231
    Total number of substitute and temporary employees: 4,298

    Total employees: 30,529

    Source: Compensation and HR Information Systems, as of 10/20/2021. 

  • Learn more about BCPS. Review our Strategic Plan

  • First Florida School District to Earn Accreditation

  • BCPS Diverse Population

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  • Demographics

    White: 51.7% / 131,534

    Black: 40.2% / 102,375

    Asian: 3.9% / 9,796

    Native American or Native Alaskan: 0.3% / 866

    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.2% / 523

    Multiracial: 3.7% / 9,290

    Hispanic: 37.9% / 96,452

    Non-Hispanic: 62.1% / 157,932

    English Language Learners (ELL): 12.6% / 31,927

    Exceptional Student Education (ESE): 14.8% / 37,573

    Free or Reduced Lunch Meals: 55.6% / 141,380

    Source: 09/12/2022 Benchmark Day Enrollment Report, Demographics & Enrollment Planning

  • Average Expenditures Per Student

    Basic K-12: $7,448

    ESOL: $8,511

    ESE: $13,605

    Career Ed 9 – 12: $6,630

    Total For All Programs: $8,794

    Source:  2020-21 Average Per Student Expenditure, Florida Department of Education

  • Attendance

    94% Overall Average Daily Attendance 

    Source: Student Attendance 2019/20 Report Student Assessment & Research, updated as of January 2021

  • Enrollment

    Pre – K: 5,353

    K – 5: 83,280

    6 – 8: 43,655

    9 – 12: 68,708

    Centers: 3,725

    Charter Schools: 49,663

    TOTAL: 254,384

    Source: 09/12/2022 Benchmark Day Enrollment Report, Demographics & Enrollment Planning; includes elementary, middle, high and virtual schools

  • Graduation Rate

    96.6%*   

    *Traditional high schools 2020/21
    Source: High School Graduation Rates, 2020 - 21 [Memo] and Appendix C Released 1/7/2022

  • Promotion Rate

    98.4%

    Source: Student Attendance 2020/21 Report Student Assessment & Research, updated as of October 2021

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  • Number of Schools

    Elementary: 137

    Middle: 35

    High: 32

    Combination: 9

    Centers: 17

    Colleges (Adult Enrolled): 3

    ESE Contract Agency Schools: 7*

    TOTAL: 240

    Charter Schools: 90

    Total Schools: 330

    *This year's count includes 7 ESE Contract Agency Schools previously administered through Harbordale Elementary School. 

    Source: Broward County Public Schools, 2022/23 School Year. 

  • Transportation

    830+ school buses transport more than 54,000 students daily, and BCPS buses travel more than 10.7 million miles annually.

    Source: Student Transportation and Fleet Services, as of July 2022.

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  • Elementary Schools

    A: 46

    B: 42

    C: 38

    D: 6

    F: 2

    Source: 2021-22 School Grades, Florida Department of Education as of July 17, 2022

  • Middle Schools

    A: 7

    B: 7

    C: 19

    D: 1

    F: 0

    Source: 2021-22 School Grades, Florida Department of Education as of July 17, 2022.

  • High Schools

    A: 12

    B: 3

    C: 11

    D: 0

    F: 0

    Source: 2021-22 School Grades, Florida Department of Education as of July 17, 2022.

  • Combination Schools

    A: 1

    B: 2

    C: 6

    D: 0

    F: 0

    Combination schools include grades K – 8 or 6 – 12.
    BCPS centers and colleges do not receive letter grades from the state.

    Source:2021-22 School Grades, Florida Department of Education as of July 17, 2022.

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  • Elementary Schools

    A: 15

    B: 6

    C: 6

    D: 2

    F: 1

    Source: 2021-22 School Grades, Florida Department of Education as of July 17, 2022.

  • Middle Schools

    A: 7

    B: 6

    C: 3

    D: 0

    F: 0

    Source: 2021-22 School Grades, Florida Department of Education as of July 17, 2022.

  • High Schools

    A: 2

    B: 2

    C: 3

    D: 0

    F: 0

    Source: 2021-22 School Grades, Florida Department of Education as of July 17, 2022.

  • Combination Schools

    A: 15

    B: 4

    C: 6

    D: 0

    F: 0

    Combination schools include grades K-8 or 6-12
    BCPS centers and colleges do not receive letter grades from the state

    Source: 2021-22 School Grades, Florida Department of Education as of July 17, 2022.

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