BCPS hits record graduation rate, surpassing milestones. Here are 5 takeaways

Broward County Public Schools announced a record-high graduation rate, reflecting significant progress in student achievement.

The Florida Department of Education reported that BCPS’s graduation rate reached 91.4% in 2025, aligning with the state’s overall increase.

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Here are the highlights:

• BCPS’s graduation rate rose by 2.4% from the previous year, reaching a historic 91.4%, just below Florida’s statewide rate of 92.2%.
• The reported rates include traditional high schools but exclude centers and charter schools, with all 36 traditional high schools achieving at least 90%.
• Impressively, 31 high schools in the district achieved graduation rates of 95% or higher, showcasing widespread academic success.
• The graduation rate for English Language Learners improved significantly, increasing by 5.3 percentage points to 84.6%.
• Seven high schools, including Atlantic Technical and Pompano Beach High School, achieved perfect graduation rates, with College Academy at Broward College maintaining a 100% rate for 14 consecutive years.

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This story was originally published January 20, 2026 at 5:10 AM with the headline "BCPS hits record graduation rate, surpassing milestones. Here are 5 takeaways."