Serving 67 students in grades 9-12, Ben Gamla Charter 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 was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Florida state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
67 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-59%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)2%
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)18%
32%
Black
(15-16)26%
23%
White
(15-16)54%
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)50-59%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ben Gamla Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Ben Gamla Charter High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 82%.
How many students attend Ben Gamla Charter High School?
67 students attend Ben Gamla Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Ben Gamla Charter High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ben Gamla Charter High School?
Ben Gamla Charter High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ben Gamla Charter High School offer ?
Ben Gamla Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ben Gamla Charter High School part of?
Ben Gamla Charter High School is part of Broward School District.
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