Serving 655 students in grades 6-12, Whiddon Rodgers Education Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 25-29% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Science Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center's student population of 655 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
655 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whiddon Rodgers Education Center is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
24%
38%
Black
70%
21%
White
4%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
25-29%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whiddon Rodgers Education Center?
The graduation rate of Whiddon Rodgers Education Center is 25-29%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Whiddon Rodgers Education Center?
655 students attend Whiddon Rodgers Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Whiddon Rodgers Education Center students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whiddon Rodgers Education Center?
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whiddon Rodgers Education Center offer ?
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whiddon Rodgers Education Center part of?
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center is part of Broward School District.
In what neighborhood is Whiddon Rodgers Education Center located?
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center is located in the Edgewood neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in Edgewood.
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