About Us

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    Rated 'A' school district

    RATED school district

    FIRST fully accredited school system in Florida since 1962

    FIRST fully accredited school
    system in Florida since 1962

    6th largest school system

    SIXTH largest school
    system in the U.S.

    $128 MILLION earned in scholarships

    $128 MILLION*
    earned in scholarships
    *Total scholarships for the Class of 2024, 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

  • Athletics: 74 programs offered at middle and high schools

    #BrowardCODES: First district to partner with national Code.org initiative

    Broward Technical Colleges: Students at our Technical Colleges - Atlantic, McFatter, and Sheridan - led the state of Florida in total certifications earned for a seventh consecutive year

    Broward Virtual School: A pioneer in virtual learning, celebrating 20+ years of e-Learning leadership

    Cambridge International: BCPS named 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
     
    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 provides 75+ Career Technical Education paths across high and middle schools, technical colleges, and alternative education centers, preparing students for high-paying jobs
     
    Debate: Largest in the nation, with more than 15,000 students actively competing
     
    Dual Language: Offered at 41 schools
     
    Foreign Exchange: For BCPS and international students between ages 15 – 18
     
    Innovative and Magnet Programs: Total: 188 magnet and innovative programs 
     
    JROTC: Largest program in the nation

    Top High Schools: Thirteen BCPS High Schools were ranked in the top 25% of high schools in the nation by U.S. News and World Report for 2024, and seven schools were ranked in the top 10% of high schools in Florida.

  • BCPS is the largest employer

Our Staff

  • Total instructional staff: 14,479
    Clerical and support staff: 10,170
    Administrators: 1,617

    Total number of permanent employees: 26,266

    Substitute teachers and temporary employees: 2.041
    Substitute teachers and temporary employees outsourced through Kelly Education Services: 3,165 

    Total employees: 31,472 

    Source: Enterprise Applications, as of 08/15/2024. 

  • Learn more about BCPS. Review our Strategic Plan

  • First Florida School District to Earn Accreditation

  • BCPS Diverse Population

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  • Demographics

    White: 51.1% / 126,512

    Black: 40.8% / 101,055

    Asian: 3.9% / 9,554

    Native American or Native Alaskan: 0.3% / 757

    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.2% / 505

    Multiracial: 3.7% / 9,118

    Hispanic: 39.0% / 96,417

    Non-Hispanic: 61.0% / 151,084

    English Language Learners (ELL): 15.0% / 37,178

    Exceptional Student Education (ESE): 16.2% / 40,105

    Free or Reduced Lunch Meals: 62.3% / 154,089

    Source: 09/09/2024 Benchmark Day Enrollment Report, Demographics & Enrollment Planning

  • Adult Education

    BCPS educates approximately 125,000 adult learners. Adult education is provided at:
    3 Technical Colleges
    • Atlantic Technical
    • McFatter Technical
    • Sheridan Technical 
    Community Schools (North & South) 
    • Located in 33 satellite locations across Broward
    Non-Traditional Schools
    • Dave Thomas
    • H. D. Perry
    • Whiddon-Rogers
    • Seagull 
    • Whispering Pines

  • Average Expenditures Per Student

    Basic Programs: $8,728

    ESOL: $9,169

    Exceptional Programs: $15,914

    Career Education: $7,848

    Total For All Programs: $10,389

    Source: 2023-24 Average Per Student Expenditure, Florida Department of Education

  • Attendance

    90.7% Overall Average Daily Attendance 

    Source: Student Attendance 2022/23 Report Research, Evaluation & Accountability, updated as of October 2023

  • Enrollment

    Pre – K: 5,554

    K – 5: 80,319

    6 – 8: 40,527

    9 – 12: 67,583

    Centers: 3,851

    Charter Schools: 49,667

    TOTAL: 247,501

    Source: 09/09/2024 Benchmark Day Enrollment Report, Demographics & Enrollment Planning

  • Graduation Rate

    96.2%*   

    *Traditional high schools 2023/24 (Excludes Centers and Charter Schools)
    Source: High School Graduation Rates, 2023-2024

  • Promotion Rate

    98.6%

    Source: Promotion Rates for Broward County Public Schools 2022 -2023

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  • Number of Schools

    Elementary: 137

    Middle: 35

    High: 32

    Combination: 9

    Colleges (Adult Enrolled): 3

    Centers: 16

    ESE Contract Agency Schools: 7

    TOTAL: 239

    Charter Schools: 88

    Total Schools: 327

     
    Source: Demographics & Enrollment Planning, 2024/25 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 2023.

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  • Elementary Schools

    A: 55

    B: 39

    C: 43

    D: 0

    F: 0

    Source: 2024-25 School Grades, Florida Department of Education as of July 24, 2024

  • Middle Schools

    A: 12

    B: 6

    C: 17

    D: 0

    F: 0

    Source: 2024-25 School Grades, Florida Department of Education as of July 24, 2024

  • High Schools

    A: 12

    B: 14

    C: 6

    D: 0

    F: 0

    Source: 2024-25 School Grades, Florida Department of Education as of July 24, 2024

  • Combination Schools

    A: 3

    B: 3

    C: 3

    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: 2024-25 School Grades, Florida Department of Education as of July 24, 2024

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  • Elementary Schools

    A: 12

    B: 4

    C: 9

    D: 1

    F: 0

    Source: 2024-25 School Grades, Florida Department of Education as of July 24, 2024

  • Middle Schools

    A: 8

    B: 2

    C: 4

    D: 0

    F: 0

    Source: 2024-25 School Grades, Florida Department of Education as of July 24, 2024

  • High Schools

    A: 2

    B: 3

    C: 2

    D: 0

    F: 0

    Source: 2024-25 School Grades, Florida Department of Education as of July 24, 2024

  • Combination Schools

    A: 20

    B: 7

    C: 4

    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: 2024-25 School Grades, Florida Department of Education as of July 24, 2024

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