Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is celebrating a major achievement as 46 schools across the district have been named Schools of Excellence for the 2024/25 school year by the Florida Department of Education. This elite designation recognizes top-performing schools across the state and highlights BCPS’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence.
The Schools of Excellence program, established by the Florida Legislature in 2017, honors schools that demonstrate sustained academic success. To qualify, a school must rank in the 80th percentile or higher within its grade-level group for at least two of the past three academic years, according to the state’s school grade calculations. Designated schools benefit from increased autonomy and priority in state funding opportunities.
“This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our students, teachers, administrators, and staff,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn. “It reflects the hard work of our educators and the support of families and community partners, reaffirming our commitment to providing high-quality learning experiences for every student.”
The honored schools include:
Elementary Schools: Bayview, Central Park, Chapel Trail, Cooper City, Coral Cove, Country Isles, Country Hills, Dolphin Bay, Eagle Point, Eagle Ridge, Embassy Creek, Everglades, Floranada, Fox Trail, Gator Run, Griffin, Hawkes Bluff, Heron Heights, Hollywood Park, Indian Trace, Lakeside, Manatee Bay, Park Springs, Park Trails, Pembroke Lakes, Riverglades, Riverside, Silver Palms, Sunset Lakes, and Virginia Shuman Young Montessori.
Middle Schools: Falcon Cove, Pioneer, Tequesta Trace, and Westglades.
High Schools: Atlantic Technical, College Academy at Broward College, Cooper City, Cypress Bay, Fort Lauderdale, Marjory Stoneman Douglas, McFatter Technical, Pompano Beach, Sheridan Technical, and West Broward.
Combination Schools: Beachside Montessori Village and Broward Virtual School.
The announcement underscores BCPS’s commitment to sustaining academic excellence and fostering environments where students can thrive.
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