West Broward Academy in Margate, Florida on DonorsChoose

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About this school

West Broward Academy is a suburban public school in Margate, Florida that is part of Broward County Public Schools. It serves 770 students in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 24.1:1. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 8

770 Students

32 Teachers

5281 Coconut Creek Pkwy

Margate, FL 33063 View local requests

http://www.westbrowardacademy.com

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

West Broward Academy Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Andujar

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West Broward Academy Demographics

64%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

90%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

West Broward Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 15, 2026

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