BLANCHE ELY HIGH SCHOOL

1,877 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Blanche Ely High School, located in Pompano Beach, Florida, is a long-standing institution within the Broward County Public Schools district. Known for its rich history and vibrant school spirit, the school serves a diverse student population and offers a wide array of academic and extracurricular programs. It is particularly well-regarded for its robust athletics department and its specialized magnet programs, which are designed to provide students with focused learning opportunities in areas such as engineering, medical sciences, and performing arts.

Beyond its academic offerings, Blanche Ely High School acts as a central hub for the Pompano Beach community. The school prides itself on a culture of inclusivity and resilience, often hosting events that foster engagement between students, faculty, and local residents. With a commitment to preparing students for life after graduation—whether through college readiness initiatives or vocational training—the school continues to be a pivotal educational pillar for the region, emphasizing both academic achievement and the development of well-rounded, community-minded individuals.

1,877

Total Students

80.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BLANCHE ELY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	458
Black	1,320
Asian	3
Two or More	22
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
1,320 (70.3%)
Hispanic
458 (24.4%)
White
72 (3.8%)
Two or More
22 (1.2%)
Asian
3 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)322-0950
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,877
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	946
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 460

Grade 10 514

Grade 11 461

Grade 12 442

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BLANCHE ELY HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	460
Grade 10	514
Grade 11	461
Grade 12	442

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BLANCHE ELY HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,015	54.1%
Male	862	45.9%

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