SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL

(754)323-1950

2,303 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Plantation High School is a public secondary school located in Plantation, Florida, operating under the Broward County Public Schools district. Known for its distinct mascot, the Paladin, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a wide array of academic and extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for college and career readiness. It provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors classes, and elective pathways that cater to various student interests and professional aspirations.

Beyond its core academics, South Plantation High School is recognized for its commitment to specialized programs, such as its focus on environmental science and sustainability initiatives. The campus offers various athletic teams, student organizations, and clubs, fostering a sense of school spirit and community engagement. As part of the larger Broward County school system, the institution focuses on maintaining rigorous educational standards while providing support services to ensure student success in a collaborative and structured learning environment.

2,303

Total Students

92.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	384
Hispanic	924
Black	863
Asian	54
Two or More	66
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
924 (40.1%)
Black
863 (37.5%)
White
384 (16.7%)
Two or More
66 (2.9%)
Asian
54 (2.3%)
American Indian
6 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BROWARD
Phone:	(754)323-1950
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	92.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	822
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 9 598

Grade 10 648

Grade 11 537

Grade 12 520

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	598
Grade 10	648
Grade 11	537
Grade 12	520

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,148	49.8%
Male	1,155	50.2%

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