 The school has been awarded the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence status, which is considered the highest honor an American school can achieve and is shared by only 3.9% of schools nationwide and is also an Apple Distinguished School for its use of innovative technology and project-based learning to educated students.Both of these awards were accomplished under the guidance of principal Dave Gordon, who retired in 2010.In 2006, Governor Jeb Bush recognized Pompano Beach High School as one of the top fifty schools in the state of Florida.