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Atlantic Technical College

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12
8th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 844 Florida High Schools
Better than 99% of Florida high schools
Summary

Atlantic Technical College is a public magnet high school located in Margate, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 686 students. As part of the Broward County school district, which is ranked 25th out of 67 districts in Florida, Atlantic Technical College consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's exceptional academic performance is evident in its students' significantly higher test scores compared to the Broward County and Florida state averages on standardized tests, including a 91% proficiency rate in Algebra 1 EOC, compared to 65% in Broward County and 60% statewide. Additionally, Atlantic Technical College boasts consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88% to 100% over the past few years, well above the district and state averages. While the school's chronic absenteeism rates are higher than the state average, they are still lower than many of the nearby schools, such as Blanche Ely High School, which has significantly lower test scores and a lower statewide ranking.

Despite having a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (40.23% in 2023-2024), Atlantic Technical College is able to achieve exceptional academic outcomes, suggesting that the school's educational model and resources are effectively supporting students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's consistent high performance over the past several years, as evidenced by its statewide ranking and 5-star rating, demonstrates its ability to maintain a high level of academic excellence year after year, making it an attractive option for families seeking a high-quality public education.

680
Students ?
11.1
Student/teacher ratio ?
$13,602
Per pupil spending ?
32.1%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 4700 Coconut Creek Pkwy
       Margate, FL  33063

(754) 321-5100

District: Broward

Racial breakdown:

African American:
55.0%
Hispanic:
26.5%
White:
12.6%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Holding steady — 97th percentile in 2014 → 99th in 2025
Strengths
Test scores above the Florida average (95% vs 62% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 1% of Florida high schools
100% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school95%
District avg67%
Florida avg62%
8th of 844
Florida public high schools ?
Top 1%▲ up 4 pts since 2016
From top 5% (2016) to top 1% (2025)
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SchoolDigger rating ?
1st of 56High Schools in the Broward
25th of 67Broward among Florida districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankFlorida percentileRating
202592.58 of 84499.1%★★★★★
202490.618 of 80797.8%★★★★★
202387.538 of 79295.2%★★★★★
202290.919 of 77497.5%★★★★★
202186.834 of 74695.4%★★★★★
201992.97 of 73499.0%★★★★★
201892.38 of 71698.9%★★★★★
201790.717 of 71497.6%★★★★★
201686.836 of 69394.8%★★★★★
201492.021 of 68796.9%★★★★★
201391.720 of 64896.9%★★★★★
201292.513 of 60697.9%★★★★★
201190.445 of 62292.8%★★★★★
201092.230 of 62095.2%★★★★★
200995.016 of 58797.3%★★★★★
200895.317 of 57797.1%★★★★★
200793.624 of 56395.7%★★★★★
200690.731 of 47793.5%★★★★★
200581.671 of 48785.4%★★★★☆
200492.425 of 48494.8%★★★★★
By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?
US History99%+28 vs state
Biology 197%+26 vs state
English Language Arts94%+37 vs state
Algebra 191%+31 vs state
Geometry89%+34 vs state

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Students at Atlantic Technical College are 55% African American, 26% Hispanic, 13% White, 4% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Yes! Atlantic Technical College is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 8th of 844 Florida high schools.

In the 2024-25 school year, 680 students attended Atlantic Technical College.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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