Broward County schools weigh closing up to 26 schools as enrollment falls
The gist
Broward County Public Schools is weighing closing up to 26 schools as enrollment fell by about 12,300 students this year.
The district has over 60,000 empty seats, and a final board vote is set for Dec 15.
How it unfolded
- Jul 1, 2026The Florida Department of Education released district grades for the 2025/26 school year; BCPS earned an "A" for the third consecutive year.
- Sep 14, 2026District enrollment totaled 224,324 students for 2026-2027, about 12,300 fewer than the prior year's 236,667, counting charter school students.
- Oct 6, 2026A School Board workshop discussed proposals involving approximately 10 schools under "Redefining our Schools"; no firm decisions were made.