Education

The City of Deerfield Beach is committed to implementing and supporting educational programs and activities that benefit Deerfield Beach students and the community at large. The City is demonstrating this commitment by:

Establishing the Education Advisory Board whose mission is to foster educational opportunities for students in Deerfield Beach, so that each student has the ability, opportunity, and support to pursue their dreams and to live a life of purpose and fulfillment. Learn more about the EAB.
Establishing the Quarterly Principal’s Roundtable
Participating in the Reading Pals & Tutor Mate Programs with Deerfield Beach schools; and
Recognizing Deerfield Beach students’ achievements through scholarship and achievement awards.

Deerfield Beach School Listing

Public Schools	Address	Website	Phone
Deerfield Beach Elementary	650 NE 1st Street	https://www.browardschools.com/deerfieldbeachelem	754-322-6100
Deerfield Park Elementary	650 SW 3 Avenue	https://www.browardschools.com/deerfieldpark	754-322-6150
Park Ridge Elementary	5200 NE 9 Avenue	https://www.browardschools.com/parkridge	754-322-7700
Quiet Waters Elementary	4150 W Hillsboro Blvd	https://www.browardschools.com/quietwaters	754-322-8100
Tedder Elementary	4157 NW 1st Terrace	https://www.browardschools.com/tedder	754-322-8650
Deerfield Beach Middle School	701 SE 6 Avenue	https://www.browardschools.com/deerfieldbeachmiddle	754-322-3300
Deerfield Beach High School	910 SW 15 Street	http://www.deerfieldbeachhigh.net/	754-322-0650
Bright Horizons	3901 NE First Terrace	https://www.browardschools.com/brighthorizons	754-321-6400

Charter School	Address	Website	Phone
Somerset Academy Key (Middle and High)	959 SE 6 Avenue	www.somersetkey.com	954-481-0602

Private Schools	Address	Website	Phone
St. Ambrose Catholic School (elementary and middle)	363 SE 12 Avenue	http://www.stambrosecs.org	954-427-2226
Highlands Christian Academy	501 NE 48th Street	https://highlandschristian.org	954-421-1747

Bryce Gowdy Student Scholar-Athlete of the Month Program

The City of Deerfield Beach Education Advisory Board (EAB) established the “Bryce Gowdy Student Scholar-Athlete of the Month” award to recognize Deerfield Beach middle and high school students who are excelling in academics, sports, and community involvement.

Eligible students must:

Be a Current Deerfield Beach resident;
Have a core unweighted minimum GPA of 3.25; and
Have completed Community Service hours (minimum 20 hrs. in the last calendar year)

The Education Advisory Board will select a winner monthly. Awardees will be honored with a certificate of achievement at a City Commission meeting and have a photo taken with the City Commission.

Students are encouraged to apply for the award. The Bryce Gowdy Student Scholar-Athlete of the Month Applications are due by the third Friday of the month at 5:00 PM. Email applications to the Community Services Department.

For questions contact Jonathan Salas at 954-480-4464 or by email.

Elementary and Middle School Academic Achievement Award

The City of Deerfield Beach Education Advisory Board (“EAB”) established the Elementary and Middle School Academic Achievement Award to foster academic and personal achievement. The quarterly award will be given to high-performing students in the City's elementary and middle schools.

Teachers and school administrators are encouraged to select one elementary and middle school student in grades (3 – 5) and (6-8), respectively, each quarter who has demonstrated one or more of the following criteria:

Exceptional academic ability;
Significant improvement in academic performance;
Strong personal character; and/or
Stewardship of one's environment and peers.

Students who are awarded the Elementary and Middle School Academic Achievement Award will be honored with a certificate of achievement at a City Commission meeting and have a photo taken with the City Commission. Past recipients of this honor will be given additional consideration for the City's end-of-year academic awards.

For questions contact Jonathan Salas at 954-480-4464 or by email.

HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP Award

The City of Deerfield Beach Education Advisory Board (EAB) established the City of Deerfield Beach Academic Scholarship Award to foster educational opportunities for high school students in Deerfield Beach as they prepare for post-secondary education.

The Deerfield Beach EAB will select two graduating seniors as winners for the school year 2022/2023. One recipient will receive a one-time $2,000 scholarship, and one recipient will receive a one-time $1,500 scholarship for demonstrating excellence in the classroom and community.

Eligibility Requirements

The student must be a Deerfield Beach resident (proof of residency required).

Must have a core unweighted GPA of 3.0 (minimum).

Must have completed a minimum of 40 hours of community service in the current year or 120 hours cumulative.

Must have applied to at least one (1) college/university/trade school/military and received an acceptance letter from such institution before receiving funding.

Must submit at least two (2) character references.

Must submit a personal essay (up to 500 words).

Application Deadline

Please submit completed applications with all attachments to: The City of Deerfield Beach Community Services Department, 227 NW 2^nd Street, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 or Email Vennillia Wyatt by 5:00 pm January 30, 2023. For questions, contact Vennillia Wyatt at 954-480-6420 or email Vennillia Wyatt.