SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL

(754)323-1950

2,224 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Plantation High School is a public secondary school located in Plantation, Florida, operating under the Broward County Public Schools district. Known for its distinct mascot, the Paladin, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a wide array of academic and extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for college and career readiness. It provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors classes, and elective pathways that cater to various student interests and professional aspirations.

Beyond its core academics, South Plantation High School is recognized for its commitment to specialized programs, such as its focus on environmental science and sustainability initiatives. The campus offers various athletic teams, student organizations, and clubs, fostering a sense of school spirit and community engagement. As part of the larger Broward County school system, the institution focuses on maintaining rigorous educational standards while providing support services to ensure student success in a collaborative and structured learning environment.

2,224

Total Students

93.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	443
Hispanic	870
Black	790
Asian	52
Two or More	60
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
870 (39.1 %)
Black
790 (35.5 %)
White
443 (19.9 %)
Two or More
60 (2.7 %)
Asian
52 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.2 %)
American Indian
4 (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)323-1950
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,224
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	822
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 9 583

Grade 10 551

Grade 11 568

Grade 12 522

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	583
Grade 10	551
Grade 11	568
Grade 12	522

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,095	49.2%
Male	1,129	50.8%

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