Serving 1,058 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Henry D Perry Education Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,058 students
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 31% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Henry D Perry Education Center's student population of 1,058 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,058 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Henry D Perry Education Center is 0.61, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
34%
37%
Black
52%
21%
White
11%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
31%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Henry D Perry Education Center?
The graduation rate of Henry D Perry Education Center is 31%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Henry D Perry Education Center?
1,058 students attend Henry D Perry Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Henry D Perry Education Center students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Henry D Perry Education Center offer ?
Henry D Perry Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Henry D Perry Education Center part of?
Henry D Perry Education Center is part of Broward School District.
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