District Overview
Headquartered at 600 SE 3rd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Broward County Public Schools serves as an active, regular public school district operating across the expansive suburban communities of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metropolitan area. Spanning 325 operational schools, the district delivers a complete educational continuum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. It educates a dynamic and highly diverse student body of over 243,500 enrollment, which includes a strong multicultural representation comprising more than 95,000 Hispanic students, 92,700 Black students, 39,300 White students, and 8,900 Asian students, alongside multiracial, American Indian, and Pacific Islander youth.

To effectively support this large-scale learning community, the district maintains a robust workforce exceeding 51,700 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes more than 22,400 classroom teachers, nearly 3,000 instructional aides, and upwards of 26,300 specialized support personnel, fostering an environment structured around student development, safety, and operational excellence. For families exploring academic options or researchers analyzing large suburban public school systems, Broward County Public Schools represents a cornerstone of South Florida's public infrastructure. Further information regarding programs and district services can be found by visiting their central offices, exploring their online portal at browardschools.com, or calling (754) 321-0000.
325
Total Schools
243,553
Total Students
22,426.4
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BROWARD
Demographic Student Count
White39,319
Hispanic95,325
Black92,764
Asian8,960
Two or More6,342
American Indian483
Pacific Islander360
  • Hispanic
    95,325 (39.1%)
  • Black
    92,764 (38.1%)
  • White
    39,319 (16.1%)
  • Asian
    8,960 (3.7%)
  • Two or More
    6,342 (2.6%)
  • American Indian
    483 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    360 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in BROWARD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary196
Middle49
High64
Other26
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:95 Charter Schools
Number of schools:325
Students:243,553*
Teachers (FTE):22,426.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:10.9
Schools in BROWARD
Found 335 Schools
Charter School 376 Students
Charter School 215 Students
Charter School 959 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
Charter School 1,122 Students