School Profile
At a Glance
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Established |
1970 |
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Principal |
Melissa Gurreonero |
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Location |
Northwest Broward County |
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Enrollment |
1,829 students |
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Schedule |
4x4 block; 4 daily 90-minute classes |
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Accreditation |
Cognia-accredited through BCPS |
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CEEB Code |
101433 |
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Grades |
9–12 |
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Meal Eligibility |
45.4% free/reduced-price eligible |
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Hours |
6:50 a.m.–1:35 p.m. |
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Counseling |
Four grade-level counselors support academics, graduation, college/career readiness, and wellness.
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School Counseling Contact
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Director |
Sonia Wilcox | 754-322-0350 | sonia.wilcox@browardschools.com |
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BRACE |
Ludy Saintil | 754-322-0350 Ludy.saintil@browardschools.com |
School Overview
Coconut Creek High School is a comprehensive public high school in northwest Broward County offering college-preparatory academics, advanced coursework, career pathways, dual enrollment, athletics, and student-support services.
MISSION, VISION & COMMUNITY
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Vision: Educating students for success today, tomorrow, and forever.
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Mission: Provide a safe learning environment that maximizes student potential through academic and career-focused programs.
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Community: Serving Coconut Creek, Margate, North Lauderdale, and Pompano Beach through family, civic, college, and workforce partnerships.
ACADEMICS, SCHEDULE & OUTCOMES
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Academics: AICE, AP, honors, gifted, dual enrollment, and college/career readiness supports.
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Schedule: 4x4 block schedule with four 90-minute classes each day.
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Curriculum: 1-AP course, 12-AICE courses, 1-on campus Dual Enrollment course, and 2- on campus technical college programs
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Career pathways: Automotive, IT, health sciences, hospitality, business, manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and project management.
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Outcomes: 91% graduation rate, B school grade, 400+ industry certifications earned, and 2026 Magnet School of Distinction recognition.
ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS
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Athletics: Football, cheerleading, volleyball, cross country, basketball, soccer, track, flag football, baseball, softball, wrestling, and boys’ volleyball.
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Clubs: JROTC, Key Club, Best Buddies, Spanish NHS, Women of Tomorrow, First Priority, Science Club, CTA Cougar Club, and MTL.
POSTSECONDARY OPTIONS
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State universities: FAMU, FAU, FGCU, FIU, Florida Poly, FSU, New College, UCF, UF, UNF, USF, and UWF.
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College & technical: Broward College, Florida College System institutions, Atlantic, McFatter, and Sheridan Technical Colleges, apprenticeships, and industry credentials.
Florida Graduation Requirements
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24-credit standard diploma: 4 ELA, 4 math, 3 science, 3 social studies, 1 fine/practical/performing arts, 1 PE, and 8 electives.
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Required courses: Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology 1, World History, U.S. History, U.S. Government, and Economics with Financial Literacy.
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Assessments: Grade 10 ELA and Algebra 1 EOC or approved concordant/comparative scores.
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Additional requirements: 2.0 cumulative GPA and online course requirement.
Grading Scale
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A |
B |
C |
D |
F |
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4.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
0.0 |
Weighted GPA uses quality points earned in high school courses; approved rigorous coursework may receive additional weight. Class rank is based on local district weighted GPA.