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South Plantation High School

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South Plantation High School ranks 305 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

305^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 64% of Florida high schools

Summary

South Plantation High School in Plantation, FL, is a large traditional public high school serving over 2,300 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Broward County Public School District. The school has earned a 3-star rating for three consecutive years (2023-2026), climbing from the 43rd to the 64th percentile among Florida high schools, signaling a clear and positive trajectory of improvement.

The most striking feature of South Plantation is its exceptional graduation rate of 98.8% for the 2024-2025 school year, which significantly outperforms the district (91.4%) and state (92.2%) averages and is higher than nearby peers like Plantation High School (98.6%) and Hollywood Hills High School (96.7%). However, this success is paired with a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 51.7%, nearly double the district average and the highest among comparable comprehensive high schools in the area. This paradox suggests the school may have robust credit recovery programs that help students graduate on time despite missing significant class time. Academically, the school shines in US History (79% proficiency, matching the district) and 10th-grade ELA (66% proficiency, above the district and state), while math scores, though improving rapidly (Algebra 1 proficiency jumped from 35% to 57% in three years), still trail the district average.

Compared to magnet schools like McFatter Technical College (5-star, 97th percentile), South Plantation's metrics appear average, but it performs competitively against its direct peers. The school has also seen a significant drop in economic disadvantage, with free/reduced lunch eligibility falling from 59.35% to 35.87% in two years, which may contribute to its improving scores. Despite having a higher student-teacher ratio (25:1) and slightly lower per-student spending ($10,016) than nearby schools, South Plantation has achieved strong academic growth and an exceptional graduation rate, demonstrating efficient use of its resources.

2,303

Students ?

25.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,016

Per pupil spending ?

35.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1300 Paladin Way
Plantation, FL 33317

(754) 323-1950

District: Broward

Feeder schools for South Plantation High School:

Elementary:	Meadowbrook Elementary School
	Plantation Elementary School
	Plantation Park Elementary
	Tropical Elementary School
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	Westwood Heights Elementary School
Middle:	Seminole Middle School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

40.1%

African American:

37.5%

White:

16.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 52nd percentile in 2016 → 64th in 2026

Strengths

✓99% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 12 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Florida median (64th percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (52% vs 31% Florida)

!Large classes — about 25 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school65%

District avg68%

Florida avg64%

305^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 36%▲ up 12 pts since 2016

From top 48% (2016) to top 36% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

23^rd of 57High Schools in the Broward

23^rd of 70Broward 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

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	52.7	305 of 838	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.7	269 of 844	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.1	348 of 807	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	37.2	421 of 792	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.0	443 of 774	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.2	432 of 746	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	35.3	435 of 734	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.9	425 of 716	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	43.8	334 of 714	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	44.3	336 of 693	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	45.0	364 of 687	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	47.3	310 of 648	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	41.5	316 of 606	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2011	62.9	234 of 622	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	65.5	216 of 620	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	57.0	273 of 587	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	57.3	253 of 577	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	59.9	224 of 563	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	73.8	105 of 477	78.0%	★★★★☆
2005	63.4	183 of 487	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2004	71.1	134 of 484	72.3%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History79%+5 vs state

Biology 167%-7 vs state

English Language Arts62%~ state avg

Geometry58%~ state avg

Algebra 157%-6 vs state

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by a citizen
Friday, March 11, 2022

Diverse offerings are not a part of your ratings, Sad! ROTC, Drama, Hearing Impaired, Magnet program. Close Quote

by a student
Friday, July 24, 2009

This school is going down the drain. Poor administration and lack of order creates chaos all the time. With the present principal, it just seems to be getting worse and worse. We're now a D school. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)					FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Plantation High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1300 Paladin Way	Plantation	33317	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 323-1950	2,303	92	25.0	35.9%	384 (16.7%)	863 (37.5%)	924 (40.1%)	54 (2.3%)	6 (0.3%)	6 (0.3%)	66 (2.9%)	52.7	305^th of 838 public high schools	63.6%		54.7	269^th of 844 public high schools	68.1%	36				59.0	66.0					57.0	58.0	67.0	79.0		$10,016	$590	$9,426
McFatter Technical College	Public, Magnet	9-12	6500 Nova Dr	Davie	33317	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 321-5700	596	48	12.3	37.1%	125 (21.0%)	115 (19.3%)	309 (51.8%)	33 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.2%)	87.7	29^th of 838 public high schools	96.5%		90	16^th of 844 public high schools	98.1%	13				92.0	91.0					79.0	80.0	82.0	97.0		$11,555	$1,072	$10,483
College Academy At Broward College	Public	9-12	3501 Davie Rd	Davie	33314	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 321-6900	487	0		25.1%	119 (24.4%)	102 (20.9%)	180 (37.0%)	74 (15.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.8%)								(n/a)															$8,677	$00	$8,677
Nova High School	Public	9-12	3600 College Ave	Davie	33314	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-1650	2,420	90	27.0	31.4%	208 (8.6%)	1,487 (61.4%)	517 (21.4%)	119 (4.9%)	6 (0.2%)	11 (0.5%)	72 (3.0%)	59.4	231^st of 838 public high schools	72.4%		57.2	241^st of 844 public high schools	71.4%	10				72.0	67.0					55.0	51.0	73.0	88.0		$9,962	$582	$9,381
Suned High Of South Broward	Public, Charter	9-12	2744 Davie Blvd	Fort Lauderdale	33312	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 284-7000	380	3	126.6	17.1%	43 (11.3%)	134 (35.3%)	193 (50.8%)	4 (1.1%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	3.9	755^th of 838 public high schools	9.9%		2.5	791^st of 844 public high schools	6.3%	36				8.0	20.0					17.0	14.0	30.0	23.0		$8,107	$109	$7,998
Lauderhill 6-12	Public, Magnet	6-12	1901 NW 49th Ave	Lauderhill	33313	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-3600	716	43	16.6	57.5%	9 (1.3%)	640 (89.4%)	56 (7.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.0%)	43.6	427^th of 838 public high schools	49.0%		42.8	426^th of 844 public high schools	49.5%	1	39.0	50.0	38.0	66.0	81.0	41.0	41.0	43.0	25.0	68.0	79.0	89.0		50.0	$14,097	$1,346	$12,752
Plantation High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	6901 NW 16th St	Plantation	33313	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 322-1850	1,696	69	24.5	44.9%	83 (4.9%)	1,250 (73.7%)	275 (16.2%)	36 (2.1%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	45 (2.7%)	42.5	436^th of 838 public high schools	48.0%		42.4	430^th of 844 public high schools	49.1%	6				54.0	58.0					46.0	58.0	56.0	75.0		$10,366	$1,054	$9,312
Broward Detention Center	Public	6-12	222 NW 22nd Ave	Fort Lauderdale	33311	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 321-7550	78	0		35.9%	9 (11.5%)	60 (76.9%)	6 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)								(n/a)
Stranahan High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1800 SW 5th Pl	Fort Lauderdale	33312	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 323-2100	1,286	53	24.2	49.8%	53 (4.1%)	794 (61.7%)	399 (31.0%)	15 (1.2%)	6 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (1.5%)	44.1	423^rd of 838 public high schools	49.5%		49.5	342^nd of 844 public high schools	59.5%	81				48.0	54.0					32.0	53.0	84.0	78.0		$11,333	$804	$10,530
Dillard 6-12	Public, Magnet	6-12	2501 NW 11th St	Fort Lauderdale	33311	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-0800	1,998	90	22.2	60.9%	33 (1.7%)	1,810 (90.6%)	129 (6.5%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (1.1%)	31.7	568^th of 838 public high schools	32.2%		39.8	467^th of 844 public high schools	44.7%	101	33.0	43.0	34.0	46.0	44.0	25.0	49.0	34.0	30.0	40.0	56.0	63.0	64.0	30.0	$10,648	$968	$9,680

Frequently Asked Questions about South Plantation High School

What schools feed into South Plantation High School?

South Plantation High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Meadowbrook Elementary School
Elementary : Plantation Elementary School
Elementary : Plantation Park Elementary
Elementary : Tropical Elementary School
Elementary : Westwood Heights Elementary School
Middle : Seminole Middle School

What district is South Plantation High School in?

Broward

Is South Plantation High School a good school?

South Plantation High School ranks 305^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Plantation High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,303 students attended South Plantation High School.

What is the racial makeup of South Plantation High School?

Students at South Plantation High School are 40% Hispanic, 37% African American, 17% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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