Public schools in Pembroke Pines, FL
29 open public schools with an address in Pembroke Pines, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
29
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
27,895
29 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.3:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
16
0 virtual
An overview of Pembroke Pines public schools
The federal directory lists 29 public schools in Pembroke Pines, FL: 19 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high. The 29 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 27,895 students, an average of 962 per school. The largest campus is West Broward High School (2,492 students), and the largest elementary school is Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School (2,046).
Broward operates the most schools here (28), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 19.3:1, higher than 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 16 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 6 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 32% 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 Pembroke Pines
Elementary schools in Pembroke Pines
19Middle schools in Pembroke Pines
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City/Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School Broward · Charter | 06–08 | 1,353 | 19.9:1 | |
| Somerset Academy Middle School Broward · Charter | 06–08 | 1,056 | 35.2:1 | |
| Walter C. Young Middle School Broward | 06–08 | 691 | 19.2:1 |
High schools in Pembroke Pines
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles W Flanagan High School Broward | 09–12 | 2,199 | 22.7:1 | |
| City/Pembroke Pines Charter High School Broward · Charter | 06–12 | 2,168 | 22.8:1 | |
| Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines High School Broward · Charter | 06–12 | 1,262 | 21.8:1 | |
| Pines Collegiate Academy 6-12 Broward | 06–12 | 626 | 21.1:1 | |
| Somerset Academy Charter High Broward · Charter | 09–12 | 1,450 | 29.6:1 | |
| Somerset Arts Conservatory Broward · Charter | 09–12 | 397 | 33.1:1 | |
| West Broward High School Broward | 09–12 | 2,492 | 24.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.6%
- Hispanic56.3%
- Black24.1%
- Asian5.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 29 Pembroke Pines schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (27,895 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Pembroke Pines
How many public schools are in Pembroke Pines, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 29 open public schools with a location address in Pembroke Pines: 19 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high. Together they reported 27,895 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Pembroke Pines?
Schools with an address in Pembroke Pines belong to 2 education agencies, led by Broward (28 schools), Fsu Lab Sch (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Pembroke Pines?
West Broward High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Pembroke Pines, with 2,492 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Pembroke Pines?
Yes. 16 of the 29 public schools in Pembroke Pines are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Charter School of Excellence at Davie, City/Pembroke Pines Charter High School, City/Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Pembroke Pines schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Pembroke Pines public schools is 19.3:1, higher than 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 Pembroke Pines 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