HENRY D PERRY EDUCATION CENTER

1,060 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Henry D. Perry Educational Center, located in Miramar, Florida, is a specialized institution within the Broward County Public Schools district. Unlike a traditional high school, the center functions as an alternative education facility dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of students who require a more flexible, individualized, or accelerated approach to learning. Its mission centers on providing a supportive academic environment where students can overcome personal or educational obstacles to reach their graduation goals and prepare for post-secondary success.

The school offers a range of programs, including adult education, credit recovery, and vocational training, designed to help students earn their high school diplomas or GEDs. By fostering a smaller, focused learning community, Henry D. Perry Educational Center emphasizes student retention and skill development. It serves as a vital resource for the Miramar community, providing learners with a second chance at academic achievement and the tools necessary to transition into the workforce or higher education.

1,060

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

50.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HENRY D PERRY EDUCATION CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	351
Black	548
Asian	10
Two or More	24
American Indian	3

Black
548 (51.7 %)
Hispanic
351 (33.1 %)
White
124 (11.7 %)
Two or More
24 (2.3 %)
Asian
10 (0.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BROWARD
Phone:	(754)321-7050
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	1,060
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	50.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 10

Grade 7 10

Grade 8 59

Grade 9 35

Grade 10 56

Grade 11 188

Grade 12 702