Blanche Ely High School

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Blanche Ely High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1201 NW 6th Ave,  Pompano Beach, FL
Broward County Public Schools
3.6
3.4
1,948 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Karlton Johnson
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
49%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.31
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.31
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
49%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
80
Full Time Teachers
80
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
490
Verbal
510
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
18
Reading
20
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
22.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
405:1

Student Diversity

Female
54.1%
Male
45.9%
Black
70.8%
Hispanic
24.1%
White
3.8%

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 A&M University 793 Students
Florida State University 782 Students
Florida Atlantic University 753 Students
University of Central Florida 624 Students
Florida International University 593 Students
University of Florida 570 Students
Broward College 519 Students
University of Miami 502 Students
Nova Southeastern University 474 Students
University of South Florida 421 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 276 Students
Business 195 Students
Biology 170 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 156 Students
Psychology 142 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 83 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 66 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 62 Students
Computer Science 57 Students
Criminology 44 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 699 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/24/2025
I don't have one i don't know. i don't have a best and worst. part of my experience.
4.0 Senior
1/1/2025
I would like to change within in the school in such those of safety. Way too many fights happen on campus and with weapons even with the metal detectors.
4.0 Senior
11/21/2024
I would say they have so much improvement over the last 4 years I been here compare to when before Covid!
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 22 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/10/2026
I just want to write a review for my son’s amazing teachers . I can’t say enough about their compassion and commitment. Mr Washington and Mr Denochamp. Thank you both for what you do. It is amazing the patience that you have for what you do. Teaching is definitely a calling and you are making more o...
1.0 student
2/13/2025
The students on this school, are very toxic! And there’s always fights, but they don’t get expelled, they just get suspended and they came back for more trouble! Unacceptable
1.0 teacher
9/4/2018
There are much better schools in the Broward school system to send your children. This is a toxic environment for teachers and students
5.0 other
12/10/2015
I asked for assistance from Principal Earline Smiley when I moved into the area in 2000. Dr. Smiley not only briefed me on the various programs but included me on board meetings as a guest. Her help[ in familiarizing me with health needs led me to start a BanAIDS Club at ELY which is thriving and we...

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Blanche Ely High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Pompano Beach, FL and is served by the Broward County Public Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,948 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 49% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Blanche Ely High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.31, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $415,347. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cross Creek School, Pompano Beach High School, The New Life Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Pompano Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Blanche Ely High School.

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