Deerfield Beach High School

Deerfield Beach High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
910 Buck Pride Way,  Deerfield Beach, FL
Broward County Public Schools
3.5
2.8
2,301 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Jon Marlow
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
36%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
96
Full Time Teachers
96
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
530
Verbal
540
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
20
Reading
22
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
49%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
395:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Black
49.4%
Hispanic
33.9%
White
12.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.2%
Two or more races
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#95 Niche Standout HS in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Florida Atlantic University 835 Students
Florida State University 701 Students
University of Central Florida 617 Students
University of Florida 604 Students
Florida International University 599 Students
Broward College 479 Students
Florida A&M University 457 Students
University of Miami 424 Students
Nova Southeastern University 396 Students
University of South Florida 391 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 233 Students
Nursing 174 Students
Psychology 139 Students
Biology 134 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 89 Students
Computer Science 74 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 67 Students
Pre-Law Studies 59 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 51 Students
Criminology 50 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 635 Reviews
4.0 Junior
8/31/2024
I've been going to Deerfield Beach High School for 3 years, and I've finally decided to try and consider my pre-college actions and the College Readiness course is my biggest resource for this. Ms. Cruz is the sweetest and she has taught me many things I didn't even know.
5.0 Senior
2/1/2024
I have been at this school for 4 years (since my freshman year) and have loved the experiences and memoires that i have gained while attending.
5.0 Senior
12/20/2023
My overall experience at DBHS has been extraordinary.I have learned a lot about myself and gained more knowledge then I could with the help of staff. The activities I participated in helped me develop and growth.Now I'm college ready and faint wait to see what the further holds.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 11 Reviews
4.0 student
8/20/2025
food is questionable, has odd conditions and the staff are genuinely rude/pushy a lot the times and will shout for the littlest things teachers themselves are usually good and respectful students are engaged
1.0 parent
6/24/2024
I did not care for this school for my daughter. It's the luck of the draw as to which teacher your child gets; only some are effective at providing homework and instruction. If your child's teacher is fully engaged, (s)he will have a rewarding learning experience but it's way on the other end of the...
3.0 student
11/8/2023
Most of the teachers here don’t teach they just sit down all day on the desk and do nothing
1.0 student
4/3/2023
Stress Stress Stress.. I don't learn nothing at this school, and even if it was a free day as if the school doesn't have any work for the day, I would still be depressed about coming here.

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Deerfield Beach High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Deerfield Beach, FL and is served by the Broward County Public Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 2,301 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% are proficient in reading. Deerfield Beach High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $347,402. Discover additional schools in the area, like Highlands Christian Academy, Andrews High School, Somerset Academy Pompano Middle (6-8), and more. Learn more about what Deerfield Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Deerfield Beach High School.

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