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{{Short description|Public school in Pembroke Pines, Florida}} |
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| name = West Broward High School |
| name = West Broward High School |
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| seal_image = West Broward High School Crest.png |
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| streetaddress = 500 NW 209th Ave |
| streetaddress = 500 NW 209th Ave |
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| city = [[Pembroke Pines, Florida|Pembroke Pines]] |
| city = [[Pembroke Pines, Florida|Pembroke Pines]] |
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| state = [[Florida]] |
| state = [[Florida]] |
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| zipcode = 33029 |
| zipcode = 33029 |
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| country = U.S. |
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| coordinates = {{coord|26.011539|-80.429645|region:US-FL_type:edu|display=inline,title}} |
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| type = [[State school|Public]] |
| type = [[State school|Public]] |
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| established = {{Start date|2008|08|20}} |
| established = {{Start date|2008|08|20}} |
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| district = [[Broward County Public Schools]] |
| district = [[Broward County Public Schools]] |
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| us_nces_district_id = {{NCES District ID|1200180|district_name=Broward County Public Schools|access_date= |
| us_nces_district_id = {{NCES District ID|1200180|district_name=Broward County Public Schools|access_date=July 28, 2024|do_not_show_link=true}} |
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| superintendent = Dr. Howard Hepburn |
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| us_nces_school_id = {{NCES School ID|120018007555|school_name=West Broward High School|access_date= |
| us_nces_school_id = {{NCES School ID|120018007555|school_name=West Broward High School|access_date=July 28, 2024|do_not_show_link=true}} |
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| principal =Brad Fatout<ref>http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/education/fl-broward-school-principals-20180725-story.html</ref> |
| principal = Brad Fatout<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/education/fl-broward-school-principals-20180725-story.html|title = Will your child's school have a new principal? Some will have new leaders| date=July 26, 2018 }}</ref> |
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| faculty = 116.00 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/> |
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| ratio = 24.74<ref name=NCES/> |
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| grades = 9-12 |
| grades = 9-12 |
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| campus_type = Suburb |
| campus_type = Suburb |
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| mascot = Bobcat |
| mascot = Bobcat |
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| newspaper = The Lynx |
| newspaper = The Lynx |
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| website = {{URL|https://www.browardschools.com/westbroward}} |
| website = {{URL|https://www.browardschools.com/westbroward}} |
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| enrollment = 2,586 (2022-23)<ref name=NCES/> |
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| colors = [[Carolina Blue]], [[Silver (color)|Silver]] and [[Black]]<br/>{{color box|#99BADD}} {{color box|silver}} {{color box|black}} |
| colors = [[Carolina Blue]], [[Silver (color)|Silver]] and [[Black]]<br />{{color box|#99BADD}} {{color box|silver}} {{color box|black}} |
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| feeders = Silver Trail Middle |
| feeders = Silver Trail Middle |
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'''West Broward High School''' is a [[secondary school]] located in [[Pembroke Pines, Florida]] serving students in grades 9 through 12. The school is a part of the [[Broward County Public Schools]] district. |
'''West Broward High School''' is a [[secondary school]] located in [[Pembroke Pines, Florida]] serving students in grades 9 through 12. The school is a part of the [[Broward County Public Schools]] district. |
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West Broward High has an [[Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test|FCAT]] school grade of "''A''" for the 2009–2010 academic year.<ref>[http://www.browardschools.com/schools/fcat/high.htm FCAT School Grades |
West Broward High has an [[Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test|FCAT]] school grade of "''A''" for the 2009–2010 academic year.<ref>[http://www.browardschools.com/schools/fcat/high.htm FCAT School Grades – High<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040618170802/http://www.browardschools.com/schools/fcat/high.htm |date=2004-06-18 }}</ref> |
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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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The school was slated to open for its first day of classes on August 18, 2008, but the opening was delayed until August 20, 2008, because the first two days of school were postponed due to the effects of [[Tropical Storm Fay (2008)|Tropical Storm Fay]]. |
The school was slated to open for its first day of classes on August 18, 2008, but the opening was delayed until August 20, 2008, because the first two days of school were postponed due to the effects of [[Tropical Storm Fay (2008)|Tropical Storm Fay]]. |
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The school was constructed to relieve overcrowding at nearby schools such as [[Everglades High School]], [[Cypress Bay High School]], [[Charles W. Flanagan High School]], and [[Cooper City High School]]. Daniel Traeger was named the school's first ever [[Principal (school)|principal]] on November 15, 2007. The school's [[mascot]] are the [[Bobcats]] and the school colors are [[Carolina blue]] and [[Silver (color)|silver]]. The school is notable for its ProStart Culinary Program, Veterinary Medicine career program, and daycare program for teachers assistants, as well as its nationally recognized Television Production Program.{{citation needed|date=February 2019}} |
The school was constructed to relieve overcrowding at nearby schools such as [[Everglades High School]], [[Cypress Bay High School]], [[Charles W. Flanagan High School]], and [[Cooper City High School]]. Daniel Traeger was named the school's first ever [[Principal (school)|principal]] on November 15, 2007. The school's [[mascot]] are the [[Bobcats]] and the school colors are [[Carolina blue]] and [[Silver (color)|silver]]. The school is notable for its ProStart Culinary Program, Performance Ensemble, Veterinary Medicine career program, and daycare program for teachers assistants, as well as its nationally recognized Television Production Program.{{citation needed|date=February 2019}} |
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The school newspaper is called "The Lynx". West Broward's TV Production program has won an array of awards at FSPA at the district and state levels, as well as at the national level as of the 2013–2014 school year.{{citation needed|date=October 2016}} |
The school newspaper is called "The Lynx". West Broward's TV Production program has won an array of awards at FSPA at the district and state levels, as well as at the national level as of the 2013–2014 school year.{{citation needed|date=October 2016}} |
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==Attendance zone== |
==Attendance zone== |
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The school serves sections of:<ref name=WestBrowardHSMap>{{cite web|url=https://www.browardschools.com/cms/lib/FL01803656/Centricity/domain/13425/maps/school%20boundary%20maps/2019-20/high/WestBrowardHigh.pdf|title=West Broward High School|publisher=[[Broward County Public Schools]]| |
The school serves sections of:<ref name=WestBrowardHSMap>{{cite web|url=https://www.browardschools.com/cms/lib/FL01803656/Centricity/domain/13425/maps/school%20boundary%20maps/2019-20/high/WestBrowardHigh.pdf|title=West Broward High School|publisher=[[Broward County Public Schools]]|access-date=2020-05-06}} - Compare with the municipal zoning maps.</ref> Pembroke Pines,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ppines.com/DocumentCenter/View/731/Zoning?bidId=|title=Zoning Map|publisher=[[Pembroke Pines, Florida]]|access-date=2020-05-09}} - Compare this map with school boundary maps.</ref> [[Davie, Florida|Davie]],<ref name=DavieZoningmap>{{cite web|url=https://www.davie-fl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1674/Map---Zoning?bidId=|title=Zoning Map|publisher=[[Davie, Florida]]|access-date=2020-05-06}} - Compare this map to attendance boundary maps and/or street addresses of particular schools.</ref> and [[Southwest Ranches, Florida|Southwest Ranches]].<ref name=SouthwestRanchesmap>{{cite web|url=https://www.southwestranches.org/district-map-with-council-2/|title=District Map with Council|publisher=[[Southwest Ranches, Florida]]|access-date=2020-05-08}}</ref> |
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Some areas are jointly zoned to West Broward High and [[Cooper City High School]]:<ref name=WestBrowardHSMap/><ref name=CooperCityHSMap>{{cite web|url=https://www.browardschools.com/cms/lib/FL01803656/Centricity/domain/13425/maps/school%20boundary%20maps/2019-20/high/CooperCityHigh.pdf|title=Cooper City High School|publisher=[[Broward County Public Schools]]| |
Some areas are jointly zoned to West Broward High and [[Cooper City High School]]:<ref name=WestBrowardHSMap/><ref name=CooperCityHSMap>{{cite web|url=https://www.browardschools.com/cms/lib/FL01803656/Centricity/domain/13425/maps/school%20boundary%20maps/2019-20/high/CooperCityHigh.pdf|title=Cooper City High School|publisher=[[Broward County Public Schools]]|access-date=2020-05-06}} - Compare with the map.</ref> including sections of [[Cooper City, Florida|Cooper City]] and Southwest Ranches.<ref name=SouthwestRanchesmap/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.coopercityfl.org/vertical/sites/%7B6B555694-E6ED-4811-95F9-68AA3BD0A2FF%7D/uploads/Cooper_City_Election_District_Map_2019.pdf|title=District Map|publisher=[[Cooper City, Florida]]|access-date=2020-05-08}}</ref> |
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==Schedule== |
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The school is on an 8 period A/B schedule. Periods 1 through 4 make up "A" day (also known as Silver day), while "B" day (also known as Blue day) consists of periods 5 through 8. All classes are 90 minutes long, except for early release days and PSD's (Professional Study Day). |
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==Career and Technical Programs (CTACE)== |
==Career and Technical Programs (CTACE)== |
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* Physics 1 |
* Physics 1 |
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* Physics H |
* Physics H |
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* AP Physics 1 |
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* AP Physics 2 |
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* AP Physics C |
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* AP Environmental Science |
* AP Environmental Science |
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* Marine Science |
* AICE Marine Science |
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* Anatomy & Physiology H |
* Anatomy & Physiology H |
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* Environmental Science |
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* AICE Environmental Science |
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These are not magnet programs and are offered to all students of West Broward High School.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/westbrowardhigh/School%20Information/School%20Info.htm |title= |
These are not magnet programs and are offered to all students of West Broward High School.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/westbrowardhigh/School%20Information/School%20Info.htm |title=School Info |access-date=2008-09-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110810180740/http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/westbrowardhigh/School%20Information/School%20Info.htm |archive-date=2011-08-10 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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==Performance Ensemble== |
==Performance Ensemble== |
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West Broward High has an award-winning Performance Ensemble which consists of wind players, percussion, and color guard. In November 2010, they performed at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL for their first competition on a state level and placed 3rd in class 5A in competition with over 80 other bands.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.floridabandtournament.com/FMBC%20Archives/Archived%20Recaps/10/2010%20Recaps/11-20%20-%20FMBC%20Finals%20-%2015.29a.pdf|title=FMBC 2010 State Finals Results|date=November 20, 2010|access-date=August 27, 2016}}</ref> In October 2011, they performed at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA in the Bands of America Super Regional Competition for the first time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.musicforall.org/images/stories/pdf/Fall/Results/2011/2011.10.29.GA.Finals.pdf|title=2011 Super Regional Championship at Atlanta, GA|date=October 29, 2011|access-date=August 27, 2016}}</ref> They made finals, making them the 2nd band in the history of BOA to make finals for the first time, and they took 9th place. In November 2017, West Broward finished 1st overall in class 4A at the state championship, earning their first ever class title. They would outdo that achievement two years later, in November 2019, when they performed at Daytona Stadium and won their first ever state championship, finishing 1st in class 5A and earning the overall highest score. |
West Broward High has an award-winning Performance Ensemble which consists of wind players, percussion, and color guard. In November 2010, they performed at [[Tropicana Field]] in St. Petersburg, FL for their first competition on a state level and placed 3rd in class 5A in competition with over 80 other bands.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.floridabandtournament.com/FMBC%20Archives/Archived%20Recaps/10/2010%20Recaps/11-20%20-%20FMBC%20Finals%20-%2015.29a.pdf|title=FMBC 2010 State Finals Results|date=November 20, 2010|access-date=August 27, 2016}}</ref> In October 2011, they performed at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA in the Bands of America Super Regional Competition for the first time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.musicforall.org/images/stories/pdf/Fall/Results/2011/2011.10.29.GA.Finals.pdf|title=2011 Super Regional Championship at Atlanta, GA|date=October 29, 2011|access-date=August 27, 2016}}</ref> They made finals, making them the 2nd band in the history of BOA to make finals for the first time, and they took 9th place. In November 2017, West Broward finished 1st overall in class 4A at the state championship, earning their first ever class title. They would outdo that achievement two years later, in November 2019, when they performed at Daytona Stadium and won their first ever state championship, finishing 1st in class 5A and earning the overall highest score. |
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Their color guard ranked third in Class A at World Finals during the 2009-2010 "Winter Guard" season. During the 2010–2011 season the winterguard placed 2nd in Open class. The 2011-2012 year started their journey through world class finishing 9th in world class finals.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wgi.org/events/static_scores/2010/scores_A_Class_Finals.php|title=A Class Finals - Results|date=April 10, 2010|website=Winter Guard International|access-date=August 27, 2016}}</ref> In the 2012–2013 season, they placed 4th in world class finals, their highest placement yet. The 2018-2019 World Guard would tie that placement, finishing 4th in world class finals that year. |
Their color guard ranked third in Class A at World Finals during the 2009-2010 "Winter Guard" season. During the 2010–2011 season the winterguard placed 2nd in Open class. The 2011-2012 year started their journey through world class finishing 9th in world class finals.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wgi.org/events/static_scores/2010/scores_A_Class_Finals.php|title=A Class Finals - Results|date=April 10, 2010|website=Winter Guard International|access-date=August 27, 2016}}</ref> In the 2012–2013 season, they placed 4th in world class finals, their highest placement yet. The 2018-2019 World Guard would tie that placement, finishing 4th in world class finals that year. |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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As of |
As of the 2021-22 school year, the total student enrollment was 2,589. The [[ethnic group|ethnic makeup]] of the school was 75.9% [[White people|White]], 14.4% [[Black people|Black]], 57.7% [[Hispanic]], 5.5% [[Asian people|Asian]], 3.5% [[Multiracial]], 0.7% [[Indigenous peoples of the Americas|Native American]] or [[Native Alaskan]], and 0.1% [[Native Hawaiian]] or [[Pacific Islander]].<ref name=BCPS>{{cite web|title=2021-22 BENCHMARK DAY ENROLLMENT REPORT|url=https://www.browardschools.com/cms/lib/FL01803656/Centricity/domain/13425/data/enrollment%20projections/counts/2021-22/benchmark/2021-22%20BENCHMARK%20DAY%20ENROLLMENT%20REPORT.pdf|publisher=Broward County Public Schools|access-date=20 November 2021}}</ref> |
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==Notable alumni== |
==Notable alumni== |
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* [[Omar Raja]], founder of [[House of Highlights]] |
* [[Omar Raja]], founder of [[House of Highlights]] |
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* [[Skatune Network]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
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{{Broward County Public Schools}} |
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West Broward High School | |
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Address | |
500 NW 209th Ave , 33029 United States | |
Coordinates | 26°00′42″N 80°25′47″W / 26.011539°N 80.429645°W |
Information | |
Type | Public |
Established | August 20, 2008 |
School district | Broward County Public Schools |
NCES District ID | 1200180[1] |
Superintendent | Dr. Howard Hepburn |
CEEB code | 102181 |
NCES School ID | 120018007555[2] |
Principal | Brad Fatout[3] |
Faculty | 104.53 (FTE)[4] |
Grades | 9-12 |
Enrollment | 2,586 (2022-23)[4] |
Student to teacher ratio | 24.74[4] |
Campus type | Suburb |
Color(s) | Carolina Blue, Silver and Black |
Mascot | Bobcat |
Newspaper | The Lynx |
Feeder schools | Silver Trail Middle |
Website | www |
West Broward High School is a secondary school located in Pembroke Pines, Florida serving students in grades 9 through 12. The school is a part of the Broward County Public Schools district.
West Broward High has an FCAT school grade of "A" for the 2009–2010 academic year.[5]
Overview
[edit]The school was slated to open for its first day of classes on August 18, 2008, but the opening was delayed until August 20, 2008, because the first two days of school were postponed due to the effects of Tropical Storm Fay.
The school was constructed to relieve overcrowding at nearby schools such as Everglades High School, Cypress Bay High School, Charles W. Flanagan High School, and Cooper City High School. Daniel Traeger was named the school's first ever principal on November 15, 2007. The school's mascot are the Bobcats and the school colors are Carolina blue and silver. The school is notable for its ProStart Culinary Program, Performance Ensemble, Veterinary Medicine career program, and daycare program for teachers assistants, as well as its nationally recognized Television Production Program.[citation needed]
The school newspaper is called "The Lynx". West Broward's TV Production program has won an array of awards at FSPA at the district and state levels, as well as at the national level as of the 2013–2014 school year.[citation needed]
West Broward High feeds 100% from Silver Trail Middle, portions of Glades Middle, portions of Falcon Cove Middle, portions of Somerset Academy Chapel Trail Middle School, and portions of Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines and Cooper City.
Attendance zone
[edit]The school serves sections of:[6] Pembroke Pines,[7] Davie,[8] and Southwest Ranches.[9]
Some areas are jointly zoned to West Broward High and Cooper City High School:[6][10] including sections of Cooper City and Southwest Ranches.[9][11]
Career and Technical Programs (CTACE)
[edit]West Broward High School offers a number of various career and technical programs such as:
- Television Production:
- Veterinary Assisting
- The Institute of Business and Entrepreneurship (IBE)
- Web Design Services
- Academy of Culinary Operations (ProStart) / Hospitality
- Early Childhood Education
- First Responder / Allied Health Assisting
- DECA (Association of Business Students)
- Pathways to Engineering
Science Department offerings
[edit]- Biology 1
- Biology 1 H
- Biology 2 H (10th – 11th)
- AP Biology
- Chemistry 1
- Chemistry 1H
- AP Chemistry
- Physics 1
- Physics H
- AP Environmental Science
- AICE Marine Science
- Anatomy & Physiology H
- Environmental Science
- AICE Environmental Science
These are not magnet programs and are offered to all students of West Broward High School.[12]
Performance Ensemble
[edit]West Broward High has an award-winning Performance Ensemble which consists of wind players, percussion, and color guard. In November 2010, they performed at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL for their first competition on a state level and placed 3rd in class 5A in competition with over 80 other bands.[13] In October 2011, they performed at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA in the Bands of America Super Regional Competition for the first time.[14] They made finals, making them the 2nd band in the history of BOA to make finals for the first time, and they took 9th place. In November 2017, West Broward finished 1st overall in class 4A at the state championship, earning their first ever class title. They would outdo that achievement two years later, in November 2019, when they performed at Daytona Stadium and won their first ever state championship, finishing 1st in class 5A and earning the overall highest score.
Their color guard ranked third in Class A at World Finals during the 2009-2010 "Winter Guard" season. During the 2010–2011 season the winterguard placed 2nd in Open class. The 2011-2012 year started their journey through world class finishing 9th in world class finals.[15] In the 2012–2013 season, they placed 4th in world class finals, their highest placement yet. The 2018-2019 World Guard would tie that placement, finishing 4th in world class finals that year.
Demographics
[edit]As of the 2021-22 school year, the total student enrollment was 2,589. The ethnic makeup of the school was 75.9% White, 14.4% Black, 57.7% Hispanic, 5.5% Asian, 3.5% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American or Native Alaskan, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.[16]
Notable alumni
[edit]- Omar Raja, founder of House of Highlights
- Skatune Network
References
[edit]- ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Broward County Public Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ "Search for Public Schools - West Broward High School (120018007555)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ "Will your child's school have a new principal? Some will have new leaders". July 26, 2018.
- ^ a b c "WEST BROWARD HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ FCAT School Grades – High Archived 2004-06-18 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b "West Broward High School" (PDF). Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved May 6, 2020. - Compare with the municipal zoning maps.
- ^ "Zoning Map". Pembroke Pines, Florida. Retrieved May 9, 2020. - Compare this map with school boundary maps.
- ^ "Zoning Map". Davie, Florida. Retrieved May 6, 2020. - Compare this map to attendance boundary maps and/or street addresses of particular schools.
- ^ a b "District Map with Council". Southwest Ranches, Florida. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- ^ "Cooper City High School" (PDF). Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved May 6, 2020. - Compare with the map.
- ^ "District Map" (PDF). Cooper City, Florida. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- ^ "School Info". Archived from the original on August 10, 2011. Retrieved September 15, 2008.
- ^ "FMBC 2010 State Finals Results" (PDF). November 20, 2010. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ "2011 Super Regional Championship at Atlanta, GA" (PDF). October 29, 2011. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ "A Class Finals - Results". Winter Guard International. April 10, 2010. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ "2021-22 BENCHMARK DAY ENROLLMENT REPORT" (PDF). Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved November 20, 2021.