Broward Schools boost college and career readiness rates

Broward County Public Schools is reporting significant progress in preparing students for life after graduation, with a notable rise in the district’s College and Career Acceleration (CCA) rate.

For the 2024–25 school year, BCPS recorded a CCA rate of 74 percent, a five-point increase from the previous year and a 13-point jump since the 2022–23 academic year. The metric measures how many graduates completed at least one college-level or career-focused course while in high school.

Students can meet the benchmark by passing Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or Cambridge AICE exams, earning college credit through dual enrollment, or obtaining industry certifications. The rate is also a key component of Florida’s high school grading system and is widely used to gauge how well students are prepared for college, careers, or technical training.

Eight BCPS high schools improved their CCA rates by at least 10 percentage points this year. Among them were Coconut Creek High School (77%), Coral Glades High School (91%), Dillard 6-12 (79%), Northeast High School (73%), Piper High School (70%), Plantation High School (74%), South Plantation High School (93%), and Whiddon Rogers Education Center (31%). South Plantation High posted the largest gain, increasing its rate by 20 percentage points compared with the previous year.

Five schools maintained a perfect 100 percent CCA rate, meaning every graduate completed at least one college-level or career-focused course and earned college credit or an industry certification. Those schools are Atlantic Technical High School, College Academy at Broward College, Lauderhill 6-12 STEM-Med, Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy, and William T. McFatter Technical High School.

“Our goal is to ensure every BCPS graduate is prepared for life after high school, with the skills, experiences and confidence to succeed,” said Superintendent Howard Hepburn. “I commend our students for challenging themselves through rigorous coursework and thank our educators for guiding them toward opportunities that support their dreams and aspirations.”