South Plantation High School is a four-year public high school located in the city of Plantation, Florida in the United States. SPHS is part of the Broward County Public Schools school district, which is the sixth-largest district in the nation with over 258,000 students enrolled as of the 2007/08 school year.
Serving 2,303 students in grades 9-12, South Plantation High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,303 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Plantation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
South Plantation High School's student population of 2,303 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,303 students
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Year Founded
1971
Colors
White, Purple, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Plantation High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Plantation High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2672 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
40%
38%
Black
38%
21%
White
17%
34%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Plantation High School's ranking?
South Plantation High School is ranked #2672 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are South Plantation High School often compared to?
South Plantation High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Lauderdale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Plantation High School?
The graduation rate of South Plantation High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Plantation High School?
2,303 students attend South Plantation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of South Plantation High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Plantation High School?
South Plantation High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Plantation High School offer ?
South Plantation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Plantation High School part of?
South Plantation High School is part of Broward School District.
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