Coconut Creek High School is a high school located in Coconut Creek, Florida, which teaches grades 9–12. Coconut Creek High serves: southern Coconut Creek, and parts of Margate, North Lauderdale, and Pompano Beach. The school is a part of the Broward County School District. It opened in 1970.
Serving 1,926 students in grades 9-12, Coconut Creek High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,926 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coconut Creek High School's student population of 1,926 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,926 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Year Founded
1971
Colors
Gold, Garnet
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coconut Creek High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coconut Creek High School is 0.40, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3481 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
19%
37%
Black
75%
21%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
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 is Coconut Creek High School's ranking?
Coconut Creek High School is ranked #3481 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Coconut Creek High School often compared to?
Coconut Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coral Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coconut Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Coconut Creek High School is 80%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Coconut Creek High School?
1,926 students attend Coconut Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Coconut Creek High School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coconut Creek High School?
Coconut Creek High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Coconut Creek High School offer ?
Coconut Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coconut Creek High School part of?
Coconut Creek High School is part of Broward School District.
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