Charles W Flanagan High School

What Charles W Flanagan High School does

Charles W. Flanagan High School is a public secondary educational institution located at 12800 Taft Street, Pembroke Pines, Florida, operating as part of Broward County Public Schools (BCPS), the sixth-largest school district in the nation. Founded in 1996 and graduating its inaugural class in 2000, the school serves high school students in grades 9-12 with a comprehensive academic portfolio including AICE/Cambridge college-preparatory coursework, 3DE Schools by Junior Achievement case methodology, and dual enrollment partnerships with Broward College, the University of Florida, Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Specialized student services include Gifted & Talented, Exceptional Student Learners (ESOL/ESE), Title I federally funded support, BRACE college advising, comprehensive counseling, and Career & Technical Education pathways, complemented by an athletics program (managed via DragonFly) and varied clubs and organizations.

The institution's technology stack is composed entirely of district-provided platforms rather than proprietary systems: Focus Student Information System and the Focus Parent Portal handle student records and registration; Canvas LMS delivers coursework; NAVIANCE and Xello support college and career planning; MySchoolBucks and Meal Viewer handle food-service transactions; BCPS Connect provides parent-student communications; and Microsoft Office 365 is provided free to all students. The 3DE program integrates case-methodology instruction with corporate partners including Freddie Mac, City Furniture, Home Depot, Spanx, Toms, and Poppi. The school is operated under Principal Brad Fatout with four grade-level assistant principals, governed by the School Board of Broward County, Florida, and operates as a non-commercial entity funded by district appropriations, Title I federal funds, and nominal ancillary fees (paid lunch at $3.50/day, parking decals at $60/year).

Charles W. Flanagan High School generates no tuition revenue and operates under a non-market-driven model typical of public secondary education. Its customer base is segmented primarily into enrolled students, their parents and guardians, and a secondary segment of community and business partners. Distribution occurs through assigned attendance boundaries plus opt-in via the district's School Choice program. The school earned an A rating from the Florida Department of Education in 2025, with the school grade rising from 616 to 651 points, evidencing academic improvement.

Name

Charles W Flanagan High School

Legal name

Charles W. Flanagan High School

Website

https://flanagan.browardschools.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Charles W. Flanagan High School is a public grades 9-12 secondary school in Pembroke Pines, Florida, operating within Broward County Public Schools and offering AICE/Cambridge, dual enrollment with five universities, and 3DE case-methodology programs to district-enrolled students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Title I & Compensatory Education Programs (EDAJAGAJ)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• High school academics
• College readiness programs
• Dual enrollment education
• Career technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Pembroke Pines

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Charles W. Flanagan High School is a public secondary educational institution offering comprehensive high school education for grades 9-12. Its core offerings include college-preparatory academics through AICE/Cambridge, 3DE case-methodology program, and Dual Enrollment partnerships with five universities (Broward College, UF, FAU, FIU, Embry-Riddle), alongside student support services such as counseling, BRACE advising, Title I support, and Career & Technical Education.

Product overview

Charles W. Flanagan High School is a public secondary educational institution within Broward County Public Schools offering a comprehensive academic portfolio organized as a unified high school experience with specialized programs. The core educational offerings include AICE/Cambridge college-preparatory courses, Dual Enrollment partnerships with five universities (Broward College, University of Florida, Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University, and Embry-Riddle), and the innovative 3DE program using case methodology with business partners. Student support services encompass BRACE college advising, counseling, Title I support, Exceptional Student Learners (ESOL/ESE), Gifted & Talented education, and Career & Technical Education. Extracurricular offerings include athletics managed via DragonFly and diverse clubs. The school integrates technology platforms including Focus SIS, Canvas LMS, NAVIANCE for college planning, Xello for career readiness, and MySchoolBucks for meal payments, alongside district mobile applications for parent communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AICE / Cambridge Program Advanced International Certificate of Education program offering Cambridge curriculum courses that allow students to earn college credit while in high school through internationally recognized qualifications. Targeted at grades 9-12 students seeking rigorous college-preparatory coursework.
• 3DE Schools by Junior Achievement Re-engineered high school experience using case methodology with real-world business challenges from corporate partners. A school-within-a-school model integrating business community partners across all four high school years, focusing on six core competencies.
• Dual Enrollment Program Partnership program with Broward College, University of Florida, Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University enabling eligible students to earn college credits while in high school at no cost.
• BRACE Program (Broward Advisors for Continuing Education) College advising and preparation program helping students with college applications, SAT/ACT preparation, transcript requests through NAVIANCE, and financial aid applications including Bright Futures and FAFSA.
• Gifted & Talented Program Specialized academic track providing enhanced educational opportunities and differentiated instruction for students identified as gifted, focusing on higher-level thinking and accelerated learning.
• Exceptional Student Learners (ESOL/ESE) Support services for students with disabilities and English language learners, providing specialized instruction, accommodations, and resources to meet diverse student needs.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Vocational and technical training programs allowing students to earn industry certifications and prepare for career pathways while completing high school education.
• Student Counseling Services Comprehensive counseling services including academic advising, social-emotional support, mental health resources, suicide prevention, family counseling, and college/career readiness planning.
• Athletics Program Full athletic program with various sports teams and competitive opportunities, managed through DragonFly system for student athlete registration and paperwork.
• Clubs and Organizations Various student clubs and organizations providing opportunities for character development, leadership skills, community service, and social engagement beyond the classroom.
• Title I Services Federally funded program supporting economically disadvantaged students with additional teachers, professional development, extended instructional time, and parent engagement activities.
• Food and Nutrition Services School meal program providing balanced, nutritious breakfast and lunch to students, integrated with MySchoolBucks for payments and Meal Viewer for menu information.
• Service Learning Program Graduation requirement program connecting classroom learning with community service, helping students develop civic responsibility through structured volunteer experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• School grade improved from 616 to 651 points, achieving A rating

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Falcon PartnerscoreOthersPartners In Education is Broward County Public School's premier school-business partnership program. Falcon Partners engage with Flanagan High School through advertising, sponsorship opportunities, and recognition programs. Partners provide support through various initiatives that benefit students and the school community.
• Broward CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership providing eligible students (3.0 GPA minimum, qualifying SAT/ACT/PERT scores) the opportunity to earn college credits while in high school at no tuition cost. Students must maintain 3.0 high school GPA and 2.0 college GPA.
• University of FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment program for registered juniors and seniors with 3.6 unweighted GPA and qualifying test scores (SAT 1100, ACT 22, or PSAT 1130). Students take college-level courses through UF's Distance and Continuing Education program.
• Florida Atlantic UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership for sophomore, junior, and senior students with 3.0 cumulative GPA and qualifying test scores. Students take FAU courses with approval from school guidance counselor.
• Florida International UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment program requiring 3.0 unweighted GPA and college-ready test scores on PERT, SAT, ACT, or ACCUPLACER. Students must maintain 3.0 GPA in all courses and earn 3.0 or higher in college-level work.
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation program partnership within BCPS Career Technical Accelerated Programs. Classes taught on high school campus by Embry-Riddle credentialed instructors. Courses include drone technology, airport business, and ground operations. Available at Flanagan and other BCPS high schools.
• Junior Achievement (3DE Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner3DE Schools by Junior Achievement re-engineers high school education using case methodology. Business partners including Freddie Mac, City Furniture, Home Depot, Spanx, Toms, Poppi, PeakActivity provide real case challenges for student solutions. The 'school within a school' model serves all grade levels with progressive curriculum.
• Broward County Public Schools (District)coreOthersCharles W. Flanagan High School is part of Broward County Public Schools district, the sixth-largest school district in the nation. The district provides centralized technology platforms, curriculum standards, Title I funding, transportation, food services, and district-wide programs and policies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• South Plantation High School: BCPS public high school in Plantation, FL. Comparable size and program mix under the same district; competes for similar in-boundary and choice-program applicants in the central Broward market.
• Cypress Bay High School: A-rated public high school in Weston, FL, within BCPS; comparable in size, demographic mix, and advanced-program offerings (AICE, dual enrollment). Competes for the same School Choice applicants and gifted-program students.
• Miramar High School: BCPS public high school in Miramar, FL, immediately adjacent to Flanagan. Comparable scale and program mix (AICE, dual enrollment); a direct competitor for in-boundary and choice-program students.
• Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School: Public high school in Parkland, FL within BCPS. Comparable in scale and program breadth under the same district, with similar curriculum standards; competes for choice-program enrollment from the western Broward feeder pattern.
• Cooper City High School: BCPS public high school in Cooper City, FL, geographically adjacent to Flanagan. Comparable size, demographic profile, and academic-program mix; competes for the same pool of in-boundary and choice-program students.
• Nova High School: BCPS magnet high school in Davie, FL focused on science and mathematics. Comparable on academic-program rigor and dual enrollment exposure; competes for advanced students in the same western-Broward market via School Choice.
• West Broward High School: Another large public high school in Broward County Public Schools, located in Pembroke Pines, FL. Directly comparable: same district, same demographic footprint, similar AICE and dual enrollment offerings; the current Flanagan principal previously led West Broward for six years.

Broad incumbents

• Charter Schools USA: Fort Lauderdale-based charter management organization operating multiple K-12 schools in Florida. Comparable on student segment and curriculum delivery, but with multi-site scale, choice-program agility, and a private operating model Flanagan cannot match.
• American Heritage School: Large private K-12 school in Plantation, FL. Comparable on advanced academic programming, college placement, and demographic segment, but operating as a tuition-funded private institution with broader curricular flexibility.
• Pine Crest School: Highly ranked private K-12 school with campuses in Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton. Comparable on advanced academics, college placement, and demographic profile, but with substantially greater resources and a tuition-funded private model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BrowardSchools
• Facebookfacebook.com/BrowardSchools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/charles-w-flanagan-high-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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