WEST BROWARD ACADEMY

5281 COCONUT CREEK PKWY
MARGATE, FL 33063

www.westbrowardacademy.com

Charter School 654 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

West Broward Academy, located in Margate, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K through 8. The school operates with a mission centered on providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects while fostering a strong sense of character and community among its student body. By focusing on individualized instruction and a structured curriculum, the academy aims to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond, ensuring they meet Florida’s educational standards in a supportive setting.

Beyond its academic focus, West Broward Academy places a significant emphasis on the partnership between the school, parents, and the community. The school promotes an inclusive culture that values diversity and personal growth, offering various extracurricular activities and programs designed to develop well-rounded students. With a commitment to maintaining high expectations for both conduct and performance, West Broward Academy strives to create a safe, engaging, and professional learning environment that helps each child reach their full potential.

654

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST BROWARD ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	246
Black	338
Asian	8
Two or More	17
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Black
338 (51.7 %)
Hispanic
246 (37.6 %)
White
38 (5.8 %)
Two or More
17 (2.6 %)
Asian
8 (1.2 %)
American Indian
6 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BROWARD
Phone:	(754)702-2320
Website:	http://www.westbrowardacademy.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	654
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 95

Grade 7 63

Grade 8 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WEST BROWARD ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	68
Grade 6	95
Grade 7	63
Grade 8	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WEST BROWARD ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	326	49.8%
Male	328	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)