BROWARD

Broward County Schools serves 254,732 students across 333 schools in a suburban setting, making it one of Florida's largest districts. Enrollment declined marginally by 0.5% from the prior year, reflecting relative stability. The district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20.3:1 with 12,532 teachers.

Academic performance exceeds state averages. Math proficiency stands at 60.0% compared to the state average of 55.3%, while reading proficiency reaches 59.0% versus 52.6% statewide. The graduation rate of 89.0% surpasses Florida's 86.0% average.

The student population reflects significant diversity and economic challenges. Hispanic and Black students each comprise approximately 38-39% of enrollment, while 55.8% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged. Additionally, 14.3% are English learners and 15.9% receive special education services.

Broward's budget totals $2.979 billion with per-pupil spending of $12,865, exceeding the state average of $12,465. Revenue sources show dependence on local funding at 50.1%, with state contributions at 37.9% and federal funding at 12.0%. This revenue mix indicates reliance on local property taxes to supplement state and federal allocations, typical of suburban Florida districts with substantial local tax bases.