Why Broward Doesn't Work - Part Ten
Spiraling Cost of Public Schools
Broward Public School System
School Year 1979-80 2008-09
Total *$ In 1,000's
Students 132,802 256,186 93%
White Non Hisp. 95,458 73,344 (23%)
Black Non Hisp. 31,447 97,145 210%
Hispanic 4,807 66,762 1,289%
Expenditures $331,992* $3,027,690*
Per Student $2,500 $11,818
2009 $ $6,500 $11,818 82%
SOURCE: Florida Department of Education
Broward Public School System
School Year 1979-80 2008-09
Total *$ In 1,000's
Students 132,802 256,186 93%
White Non Hisp. 95,458 73,344 (23%)
Black Non Hisp. 31,447 97,145 210%
Hispanic 4,807 66,762 1,289%
Expenditures $331,992* $3,027,690*
Per Student $2,500 $11,818
2009 $ $6,500 $11,818 82%
SOURCE: Florida Department of Education
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