Broward Schools graduation rate hits historic high of 91.4%

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) reached a historic milestone in the 2024–25 school year, with the District’s Federal Graduation Rate climbing to 91.4% in 2025, up from 89% in 2024.

This represents a 2.4 percentage point increase and marks the first time in at least 25 years that the District’s graduation rate has surpassed 90%, according to the Florida Department of Education.

The Federal Graduation Rate includes traditional high schools, centers, and charter schools. Traditional high schools alone achieved a 97.5% graduation rate, up from 96.2% the previous year. All 36 traditional District high schools posted graduation rates of 90% or higher, with 31 schools reaching 95% or more. Seven high schools achieved a perfect 100% graduation rate: Atlantic Technical High School, College Academy at Broward College, Lauderhill 6–12 STEM-MED, McFatter Technical High School, Millennium 6–12 Collegiate Academy, Pompano Beach High School, and Sheridan Technical High School. College Academy at Broward College has now maintained a 100% graduation rate for 14 consecutive years.

The year also saw gains across student groups. The graduation rate for English Language Learners increased 5.3 percentage points to 84.6%, while the rate for Black or African American students rose 3.5 points to 88.9%. Seven high schools recorded significant year-over-year improvements of three percentage points or more: Blanche Ely High School (5.6 points), Coconut Creek High School (4.4 points), Deerfield Beach High School (4.9 points), Hollywood Hills High School (5.1 points), J.P. Taravella High School (3.3 points), McArthur High School (6.2 points), and Plantation High School (5 points).

“We are extremely proud of these historic results,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn. “They are a testament to the hard work happening in all our schools and the strong leadership of our School Board. Our students are rising to the challenge, our educators are giving their all, and our families and community partners are supporting our students every step of the way. This achievement is something all of Broward County can celebrate together.”