Public schools in Hollywood, FL
37 open public schools with an address in Hollywood, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
37
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
22,563
37 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
14
10 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Hollywood public schools
The federal directory lists 37 public schools in Hollywood, FL: 23 elementary, 6 middle, 7 high, 1 combined or other. The 37 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 22,563 students, an average of 610 per school. The largest campus is South Broward High School (2,358 students), and the largest elementary school is Hollywood Academy of Arts & Science (1,140).
Every listed school belongs to Broward. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 14 charter schools, 10 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 7 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 5 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 7 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 40% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Hollywood
Elementary schools in Hollywood
23Middle schools in Hollywood
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Middle School Broward · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,143 | 21.3:1 | |
| Attucks Middle School Broward · Magnet | 06–08 | 632 | 18.1:1 | |
| Championship Academy of Distinction Middle School Broward · Charter | 06–08 | 242 | — | |
| Driftwood Middle School Broward · Magnet | 06–08 | 955 | 19.5:1 | |
| Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science Middle School Broward · Charter | 06–08 | 461 | 23.1:1 | |
| McNicol Middle School Broward · Magnet | 06–08 | 580 | 20.7:1 |
High schools in Hollywood
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avant Garde Academy of Broward Broward · Charter | 06–12 | 1,122 | — | |
| Hollywood Hills High School Broward · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,711 | 23.8:1 | |
| International School of Broward Broward · Charter | 06–12 | 70 | — | |
| McArthur High School Broward | 09–12 | 1,866 | 26.7:1 | |
| Paragon Academy of Technology Broward · Charter | 06–12 | 123 | 20.5:1 | |
| Sheridan Technical College Broward · Magnet · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 543 | 10.9:1 | |
| South Broward High School Broward · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,358 | 26.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Hollywood
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Quest Center Broward · Special Education School | PK–12 | 109 | 5.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White19.2%
- Hispanic48.8%
- Black26.9%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 37 Hollywood schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (22,563 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hollywood
How many public schools are in Hollywood, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 37 open public schools with a location address in Hollywood: 23 elementary, 6 middle, 7 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 22,563 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hollywood?
All listed public schools with an address in Hollywood belong to Broward. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Hollywood?
South Broward High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hollywood, with 2,358 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hollywood?
Yes. 14 of the 37 public schools in Hollywood are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Avant Garde Academy Foundation K8, Avant Garde Academy K-5 Broward, Avant Garde Academy of Broward. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Hollywood schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hollywood public schools is 17.4:1, similar to the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Hollywood guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities