Summary:
Zip code 33332, covering parts of Weston and Pembroke Pines, Florida, is home to two high schools—Cypress Bay High School and Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines High School—serving grades 9-12 within the Broward County Public School District.
Cypress Bay High School is the standout performer in this area, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 90th percentile statewide. It boasts a 97.9% graduation rate and significantly exceeds district and state averages in nearly every subject, particularly in Geometry (80% proficient vs. 56% state average) and US History (91% proficient). However, it struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 37.0%. In contrast, Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines High School is a smaller, 3-star school with a 96.8% graduation rate and an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 11.1%. While its academic proficiency generally meets or slightly exceeds state averages, it lags behind Cypress Bay, especially in math—only 44% of its students are proficient in Algebra 1 compared to 66% at Cypress Bay.
Both schools serve affluent populations, with very low free/reduced lunch rates (8.84% at Cypress Bay and 2.85% at Franklin Academy), yet their academic outcomes differ sharply, suggesting that school culture and instructional quality are key drivers. Cypress Bay spends $9,608 per student with a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio, while Franklin Academy spends $8,801 with a 21.7:1 ratio. Notably, Franklin Academy’s math scores show significant year-over-year volatility, hinting at possible curriculum or staffing changes. For parents, Cypress Bay offers elite academics despite attendance challenges, while Franklin Academy provides a more consistent, low-absenteeism environment with solid, if not top-tier, performance.
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