Summary:
This analysis examines five high schools in zip code 33065 (Coral Springs, FL), serving grades 9-12 within the Broward County Public School District, a district ranked in the 67th percentile statewide.
The educational landscape in this zip code is sharply divided. Coral Springs Charter School is the standout top performer, boasting a 4-star rating, a 99.6% graduation rate, and the lowest chronic absenteeism at 16.1%. It significantly outperforms the traditional public schools in nearly every metric, including test scores and per-student spending ($9,891). Coral Glades High School and Coral Springs High School are also strong, with graduation rates above 98% and solid state rankings. In stark contrast, Academic Solutions High School and Academic Solutions Academy A are in crisis, with 0-star ratings, graduation rates around 23%, and chronic absenteeism exceeding 95%. Their test scores are in the single digits, indicating profound academic disengagement.
The most critical takeaway is that chronic absenteeism is the primary predictor of a school's success or failure in this area. The two alternative schools with near-total absenteeism have catastrophic outcomes, while the charter school with the lowest absenteeism achieves the best results. Additionally, Coral Springs High School shows notable ranking volatility, jumping from a 2-star to a 4-star and back to a 3-star rating in recent years, suggesting potential instability. For parents, this zip code offers excellent options in the three mainstream schools, but the alternative schools serve a specific population facing non-economic barriers, making school choice critical based on a student's needs.
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