CITY/PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

17189 SHERIDAN ST
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33331

Charter School 2,168 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

City/Pembroke Pines Charter High School (PPCHS), located at 17189 Sheridan Street in Pembroke Pines, Florida, is a highly regarded public charter school serving students in grades 9–12. Operated by the City of Pembroke Pines, the school is known for its rigorous academic environment and its commitment to preparing students for higher education. It consistently maintains high performance ratings from the Florida Department of Education, often serving as a flagship institution for the local charter school system.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities with local colleges, and specialized academic tracks. Beyond its classroom achievements, PPCHS is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular programs, which include competitive athletics, fine and performing arts, and various student-led clubs. With a focus on community involvement and student development, the school strives to cultivate a professional, high-achieving campus culture that emphasizes both academic excellence and personal responsibility.

2,168

Total Students

95.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CITY/PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	325
Hispanic	1,063
Black	493
Asian	202
Two or More	68
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
1,063 (49.0%)
Black
493 (22.7%)
White
325 (15.0%)
Asian
202 (9.3%)
Two or More
68 (3.1%)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.4%)
American Indian
8 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BROWARD
Phone:	(954)538-3700
Website:	http://pinescharter.net
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	2,168
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	443
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	159

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 102

Grade 7 98

Grade 8 100

Grade 9 499

Grade 10 478

Grade 11 457

Grade 12 434