Summary:
Zip code 33021 in Hollywood, Florida, is home to two high schools—Hollywood Hills High School and Sheridan Technical College—that serve grades 9-12 and are part of the Broward school district, which holds a 3-star rating and ranks 23rd out of 70 districts in Florida.
The standout school in this area is Sheridan Technical College, a specialized technical school that consistently achieves top-tier results. It ranks in the 95th percentile (5-star rating) for the 2025-2026 school year, placing it among the top 5% of high schools in Florida. Sheridan boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate, a low 24.1% chronic absenteeism rate (well below the state average of 31.4%), and an average test proficiency of about 87%. In contrast, Hollywood Hills High School ranks in the 32nd percentile (2-star rating) with an average test proficiency of about 49%. However, Hollywood Hills shows a positive trend, improving its state rank from the 27th to the 32nd percentile over the past year and maintaining a strong 96.7% graduation rate, which exceeds both the district and state averages.
Key differences between the two schools highlight resource allocation and student engagement. Sheridan Technical College spends $13,855 per student with a low student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8, while Hollywood Hills spends $10,178 per student with a ratio of 23.7. A critical concern at Hollywood Hills is its chronic absenteeism rate of 52.3%, nearly double the state average, which likely impacts its academic performance. Sheridan Technical College also has a lower free/reduced lunch rate (30.57% vs. 42.31% at Hollywood Hills). The data underscores how a specialized technical model with smaller classes and higher per-pupil spending can drive superior outcomes, while the traditional comprehensive high school serves a larger, more diverse population and is on an upward trajectory despite current challenges.
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