Photo: Ven-Lib · CC BY-SA 4.0Hollywood’s public schools outscore 62% of Florida districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Hollywood, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Hollywood’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 462 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Hollywood’s, its schools beat 55%, lower than their 62% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 54% and math 50% in spring 2022, against 52% and 52% statewide; 89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,412 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
14 elementary schools, then five middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Hollywood Academy of Arts & Science, Sunshine Elementary Charter School, Championship Academy of Distinction at Hollywood, Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science Middle School, Paragon Academy of Technology, Ben Gamla Charter School, International School of Broward, Ben Gamla Charter School North Campus, Bridgeprep Academy of Hollywood Hills, Avant Garde Academy of Broward, Avant Garde Academy K-5 Broward, Championship Academy of Distinction Middle School, Bridgeprep Academy of Broward K-8, International Studies Academy High School, International Studies Academy Middle School, Avant Garde Academy Foundation K8, Nativity Catholic School (private), Sheridan Hills Christian School (private), Chaminade Madonna College Preparatory (private), Sunshine State Academy (private), Guidepost Montessori at Hollywood Beach (private), Little Flower Catholic School (private), Young Kidz Academy (private), Shaarei Bina Torah Academy for Girls (private), Harvard International Academy (private), Rainbow Montessori Multicultural School (private), Jewish Cooperative School (private), Emerald Hills School (private), Beacon Hill School (private), Grace and Faith International Academy (private), PK-12 Virtual Academy Inc. (private) and Surge Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Hollywood’s grade
B: better than 62% of Florida school districts, #289 of 638 Florida towns. Graduation is above the Florida average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Hollywood, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Hollywood · depends on your address
South Broward High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,358 students · 27:1 students per teacher
McArthur High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,866 students · 27:1 students per teacher
Hollywood Hills High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,711 students · 24:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Hollywood · depends on your address
South Broward High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,358 students · 27:1 students per teacher
McArthur High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,866 students · 27:1 students per teacher
Hollywood Hills High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,711 students · 24:1 students per teacher
Hollywood’s public schools are run by Broward County School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Hollywood vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Hollywood’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood | B | Broward County |
| Dania Beach | B | Broward County |
| Pembroke Pines | B | Broward County |
| Davie | B | Broward County |
| Hallandale Beach | B | Broward County |
| Fort Lauderdale | B | Broward County |
| Pembroke Park | B | Broward County |
All 6 neighbors share Broward County with Hollywood, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Hollywood
55 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
1 duplicate private-school records merged.
Questions about Hollywood’s schools
Are Hollywood’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Florida: the public schools Hollywood children attend outscore 62% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #289 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 55%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Hollywood in?
Broward County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 243,553 students in 324 schools (2024–25).
Where do Hollywood kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: South Broward High School, McArthur High School and Hollywood Hills High School.
What is Hollywood’s graduation rate?
89% of the class of 2023 in Broward County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Hollywood spend per student?
$13,412 in Broward County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Hollywood?
Yes: Nativity Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 815 students), Sheridan Hills Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 617 students), Chaminade Madonna College Preparatory (Catholic, grades 9–12, 582 students), Sunshine State Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 280 students), Guidepost Montessori at Hollywood Beach (nonsectarian, grades PK–12, 195 students), Little Flower Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 187 students), Young Kidz Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–1, 112 students), Shaarei Bina Torah Academy for Girls (religious · all-girls, grades 6–12, 104 students), Harvard International Academy (religious, grades 1–12, 98 students), Rainbow Montessori Multicultural School (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 84 students), Jewish Cooperative School (religious, grades K–5, 79 students), Emerald Hills School (religious, grades PK–1, 63 students), Beacon Hill School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 57 students), Grace and Faith International Academy (religious, grades K–2, 41 students), PK-12 Virtual Academy Inc. (nonsectarian, grades 7–12, 11 students) and Surge Academy (religious, grades 8–12, 8 students). Hollywood also has 16 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Hollywood families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.