J. P. TARAVELLA HIGH SCHOOL

10600 RIVERSIDE DR
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33071

2,586 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

J.P. Taravella High School, located in Coral Springs, Florida, is a large public secondary institution within the Broward County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for offering a comprehensive academic environment that includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities, and specialized career and technical education programs. The school aims to foster both academic excellence and personal growth, providing students with the resources necessary to prepare for higher education and professional careers.

Beyond the classroom, J.P. Taravella is highly regarded for its robust extracurricular culture. The school boasts a competitive athletic department and a wide array of student organizations, but it is perhaps most famous for its award-winning performing arts programs, particularly its band and theater departments. By emphasizing a balance between rigorous academics and an active student life, J.P. Taravella strives to maintain a supportive community atmosphere that encourages student leadership, creativity, and civic engagement within the Coral Springs area.

2,586

Total Students

108.2

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J. P. TARAVELLA HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	521
Hispanic	842
Black	1,063
Asian	72
Two or More	76
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	5

Black
1,063 (41.1 %)
Hispanic
842 (32.6 %)
White
521 (20.1 %)
Two or More
76 (2.9 %)
Asian
72 (2.8 %)
American Indian
7 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BROWARD
Phone:	(754)322-2300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,586
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	108.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	744
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Grade 9 636

Grade 10 684

Grade 11 650

Grade 12 616

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for J. P. TARAVELLA HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	636
Grade 10	684
Grade 11	650
Grade 12	616

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for J. P. TARAVELLA HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,226	47.4%
Male	1,360	52.6%

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