Summary:
Zip code 33021 in Hollywood, Florida, is served by 10 schools within the Broward School District, offering a mix of 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools that present a dramatic range of academic performance and student engagement.
The standout school in the area is Sheridan Technical College, a high school that consistently ranks in the top 5% of Florida high schools with a perfect 100% graduation rate, a low 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio, and test scores far exceeding district and state averages. In stark contrast, Hollywood Hills High School struggles significantly, ranking in the bottom third of Florida high schools and facing a critical chronic absenteeism rate of 52.3%. Among elementary schools, Hollywood Hills Elementary School is the strongest performer (67th-77th percentile), while Championship Academy Of Distinction At Hollywood is the weakest (5th-28th percentile). Stirling Elementary School shows the most improvement, jumping from a 1-star to a 2-star rating with notable gains in math and science proficiency.
Key metrics reveal a strong link between chronic absenteeism and performance, with Bridgeprep Academy Of Broward K-8 boasting an exceptionally low 0.7% absenteeism rate and strong middle school EOC results. The zip code lacks a strong traditional middle school option, as the only dedicated middle school, Championship Academy Of Distinction Middle School, is low-performing. Spending per student varies widely, from $8,104 at Bridgeprep Academy to $15,158 at Sheridan Hills Elementary School, but does not clearly correlate with academic outcomes, highlighting the importance of school-specific factors like curriculum and leadership.
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