Serving 2,162 students in grades 9-12, Boyd H. Anderson 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 19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,162 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boyd H. Anderson High School's student population of 2,162 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
School Colors
Black, Orange
School Rankings
Boyd H. Anderson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boyd H. Anderson High School is 0.25, 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
#3528 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
37%
Black
86%
21%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boyd H. Anderson High School's ranking?
Boyd H. Anderson High School is ranked #3528 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Boyd H. Anderson High School often compared to?
Boyd H. Anderson 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boyd H. Anderson High School?
The graduation rate of Boyd H. Anderson High School is 84%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Boyd H. Anderson High School?
2,162 students attend Boyd H. Anderson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Boyd H. Anderson High School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boyd H. Anderson High School?
Boyd H. Anderson High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Boyd H. Anderson High School offer ?
Boyd H. Anderson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Boyd H. Anderson High School part of?
Boyd H. Anderson High School is part of Broward School District.
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