Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Thirteen Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) high schools have been named among the top public high schools in the nation, according to the annual U.S. News & World Report rankings.
Leading the way, Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy, Pompano Beach High School, and McFatter Technical High School ranked in the top 2.5% of all schools across the country, while Atlantic Technical High School and Cypress Bay High School secured spots in the top 5%. These five schools are also recognized among the top 5% in Florida, with Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy securing the #2 spot in the state.
Superintendent Praises BCPS Community Effort
“This is a tremendous accomplishment for the entire BCPS community,” remarked BCPS Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn. “Our students, teachers, administrators, and staff have worked incredibly hard to achieve this level of excellence, and I am incredibly proud of their dedication. To be ranked among the top high schools in the nation is a testament to the exceptional quality of education we provide in Broward County.”
How U.S. News & World Report Evaluated Schools
The rankings evaluated more than 25,000 public high schools across the U.S., with over 17,600 receiving rankings based on six key factors:
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- College readiness (30%)
- State assessment proficiency (20%)
- College curriculum breadth (10%)
- Underserved student performance (10%)
- Graduation rate (10%)
Best BCPS High Schools
The 13 BCPS high schools ranked among the top 25% in the nation:
- Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy: State Rank: 2, National Rank: 41
- Pompano Beach High School: State Rank: 25, National Rank: 270
- William T. McFatter Technical High School: State Rank: 32, National Rank: 397
- Atlantic Technical High School: State Rank: 40, National Rank: 634
- Cypress Bay High School: State Rank: 47, National Rank: 743
- Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School: State Rank: 76, National Rank: 1,185
- Broward Virtual School: State Rank: 109, National Rank: 1,632
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- West Broward High School: State Rank: 123, National Rank: 1,868
- Nova High School: State Rank: 126, National Rank: 1,929
- Fort Lauderdale High School: State Rank: 136, National Rank: 2,124
- Cooper City High School: State Rank: 138, National Rank: 2,143
- Western High School: State Rank: 165, National Rank: 2,825
- Lauderhill 6-12: State Rank: 238, National Rank: 4,292
For a comprehensive list of U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools, visit usnews.com/education/best-high-schools.
