Blanche Ely High School

Blanche Ely High School is a high school located in Pompano Beach, Broward County, Florida. The school is named for Blanche Ely, former principal and social activist.[3]

Blanche Ely High School
Address
1201 Northwest 6th Avenue

Pompano Beach
,
Florida
33060-5318

United States
Coordinates26°14′34″N 80°07′51″W
Information
TypePublic
Motto"Home of the Mighty Tigers" "Destination Excellence"
School districtBroward County Public Schools
PrincipalMr. Tavarus Williams
Staff92.00 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,993 (2021-22)[2]
Student to teacher ratio22.13[1]
Color(s)Orange and Green    
MascotMighty Tiger
WebsiteBlanche Ely High

In addition to Pompano Beach, Ely serves a portion of Deerfield Beach and a portion of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.[4][5][6]

Magnet program

Blanche Ely High School offers medical and engineering magnet programs and vocational programs such as the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) and the LPN nursing

The Practical Nursing Program at Blanche Ely High School is part of the Broward County Practical Nursing Program. It is the only Practical Nursing Program in a comprehensive high school in the State of Florida. Students who qualify for this program, and successfully complete it, are awarded certificates of completion at the end of their senior year. They also qualify to take the Florida State Board of Nursing licensing exam (NCLEX) to become Licensed Practical Nurses.

In addition to completing the general education requirements for graduation, students are required to take specific prerequisites prior to acceptance into the program. Courses in the discipline of nursing are taken during the junior and senior years and include classroom, laboratory and nursing practicum in a variety of health care settings. Such as clinics, nursing homes & hospitals. Emphasis is placed on preparing students capable of safe, competent practice with provisions for progressive educational growth and upward mobility in nursing. Admission into the program is both limited access and competitive.

Extracurricular activities

Sports

Their mascot is the Mighty Tiger. State championship include 2002 in football, 1993, 2007, 2012, and 2013[7] in boys basketball, and 2003 and 2007 in track and field.[8] Under the guidance of Coach William F. Boynton Blanche Ely High School won the Class A Florida High School Athletic Association Cross Country Championship in 1968. The Cross Country Team finished runners-up in 1969.

In 1967, Ely met McArthur in the season opener for both teams. This, along with another game in Broward County between Fort Lauderdale and Dillard the same night, was the first meeting between white and black teams.[9]

JROTC

Blanche Ely High School has an Army Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) unit.

Television production

BETV was a daily newscast that featured anchors, reporters, and special segments that are broadcast throughout the school. The newscast won awards twice.[10][11] BETV aired its final episode (Episode #1330) on 7 June 2010.

Organizations

Blanche Ely High School provides a wide range of organizations students can get involved in. Whether it is to help win scholarships or have a little fun after school. These organizations include: SIGMA, The Ladies of Intrigue, Adimu: Men of Excellence, Kiada: Ladies of Distinction, Gentlemen of Influence, French Club, Bandaids, Icon, ESA, Student Government, etc.

Demographics

As of the 2021-22 school year, the total student enrollment was 1,993. The ethnic makeup of the school was 74.6% Black, 23.1% White, 21.5% Hispanic, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.4% Multiracial, and 0.3% Native American or Native Alaskan.[2]

Notable alumni

Entertainment
Name Class year Notability Reference(s)
Kodak Black 2015 musician [12]
Esther Rolle 1938 best known for her portrayal of Florida Evans on the sitcom Maude and its spin-off series Good Times Rosewood

Sports
Name Class year Notability Reference(s)
Patrick Peterson 2008 professional football player
Walter McFadden 2005 professional football player
Corey Simon 1995 professional football player
Henri Crockett 1993 professional football player
Tyrone Carter 1994 professional football player
Jerome McDougle 1997 professional football player
Zack Crockett 1991 professional football player
Eddie Jones 1989 professional basketball player
James Jones 1979 professional football player
Joshua Moore 2006 professional football player
Clint Session 2002 professional football player
J.T. Thomas 2006 professional football player
Al Harris 1993 professional football player
Jabari Price 2010 professional football player
Rashard Robinson 2013 professional football player

See also

References
  1. "BLANCHE ELY HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  2. "2021-22 BENCHMARK DAY ENROLLMENT REPORT" (PDF). Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
  3. Profile of Blanche Ely Archived 2011-07-16 at the Wayback Machine, referencing an earlier page of the Blanche Ely High School website
  4. Map Archived 2016-12-31 at the Wayback Machine. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida. Retrieved on September 23, 2018.
  5. "Zoning Map." Deerfield Beach. Retrieved on September 23, 2018.
  6. "Ely Blanche." Broward County Public Schools. Retrieved on September 23, 2018.
  7. "Year-by-Year Results - Blanche Ely Tigers Basketball". maxpreps.com. January 23, 2016. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  8. "FHSAA Championship Record Books". fhsaa.org. Florida High School Athletic Association. Archived from the original on September 27, 2020. Retrieved June 26, 2014.
  9. Boetel, Ray (November 3, 1992). "Races Against Time Football`s Black And White A Pretty 25th Anniversary Picture". Retrieved November 28, 2017.
  10. "Honors". Archived from the original on July 18, 2009. Retrieved May 27, 2009.
  11. "2007 Awards". Archived from the original on September 27, 2011. Retrieved June 18, 2009.
  12. Ivey, Justin (May 24, 2016). "Kodak Black Drops "Jewels"". XXL.
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