BLANCHE ELY HIGH SCHOOL

1,906 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Blanche Ely High School, located in Pompano Beach, Florida, is a long-standing institution within the Broward County Public Schools district. Known for its rich history and vibrant school spirit, the school serves a diverse student population and offers a wide array of academic and extracurricular programs. It is particularly well-regarded for its robust athletics department and its specialized magnet programs, which are designed to provide students with focused learning opportunities in areas such as engineering, medical sciences, and performing arts.

Beyond its academic offerings, Blanche Ely High School acts as a central hub for the Pompano Beach community. The school prides itself on a culture of inclusivity and resilience, often hosting events that foster engagement between students, faculty, and local residents. With a commitment to preparing students for life after graduation—whether through college readiness initiatives or vocational training—the school continues to be a pivotal educational pillar for the region, emphasizing both academic achievement and the development of well-rounded, community-minded individuals.

1,906

Total Students

81.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BLANCHE ELY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	436
Black	1,385
Asian	8
Two or More	17

Black
1,385 (72.7 %)
Hispanic
436 (22.9 %)
White
60 (3.1 %)
Two or More
17 (0.9 %)
Asian
8 (0.4 %)

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)322-0950
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,906
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	946
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

Grade 9 491

Grade 10 495

Grade 11 481

Grade 12 439

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BLANCHE ELY HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	491
Grade 10	495
Grade 11	481
Grade 12	439

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BLANCHE ELY HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,023	53.7%
Male	883	46.3%

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