Fort Lauderdale High School

Q: Is Fort Lauderdale High School a good school?

Fort Lauderdale High School ranks 166 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Fort Lauderdale High School is a public high school serving 2,228 students in grades 9-12 within the Broward County School District, with a diverse student population that is 26.71% White, 44.3% African American, and 23.88% Hispanic.

Fort Lauderdale High School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently exceeding district and state averages on standardized tests, with higher proficiency rates in subjects like Geometry, US History, and English Language Arts. The school also boasts an exceptional 98.8% 4-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the district and state averages. While the school has seen a rise in chronic absenteeism, reaching 49.4% in 2022-2023, this rate is still lower than some nearby schools like Stranahan High School (57.4%) and Sunrise High School (95.0%).

Compared to nearby schools, Fort Lauderdale High School stands out for its racial diversity, with a more balanced student population than schools like Dillard 6-12 (90.61% African American) and Stranahan High School (61.2% African American). However, the school also has a relatively high percentage of students (57.36%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is lower than some nearby schools but higher than others like Sunrise High School (31.16%).

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

1600 NE 4th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305

(754) 322-1100

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
166^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,296

Feeder schools for Fort Lauderdale High School:

Elementary:	Bayview Elementary School
	Bennett Elementary School
	Harbordale Elementary School
	North Side Elementary School
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	Walker Elementary School
	Wilton Manors Elementary School
Middle:	Sunrise Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 23.2

Number of students: 2,228

Racial breakdown:

African American:

44.3%

White:

26.7%

Hispanic:

23.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fort Lauderdale High School ranks better than 79.4% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 14^th among 56 ranked high schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.71. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fort Lauderdale High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Fort Lauderdale High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (44.3%), White (26.7%), Hispanic (23.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fort Lauderdale High School is 23.2, which is the 20^th best among 56 high schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Fort Lauderdale High School employs 96 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fort Lauderdale High School is $9,296, which is the 26^th highest among 56 high schools in the Broward School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Fort Lauderdale High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Lauderdale High School 166^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Fort Lauderdale High School in the ranking list.)

Broward:

SchoolDigger ranks Broward 30^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fort Lauderdale High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	57.33	218^th	484	55.0%
2005	57.27	219^th	487	55.0%
2006	63.27	174^th	477	63.5%
2007	60.32	221^st	563	60.7%
2008	61.33	226^th	577	60.8%
2009	65.54	197^th	587	66.4%
2010	68.29	183^rd	620	70.5%
2011	67.97	197^th	622	68.3%
2012	61.74	150^th	606	75.2%
2013	63.01	175^th	648	73.0%
2014	65.98	170^th	687	75.3%
2016	67.01	128^th	693	81.5%
2017	70.67	107^th	714	85.0%
2018	64.01	156^th	716	78.2%
2019	62.86	176^th	734	76.0%
2021	58.70	190^th	746	74.5%
2022	63.47	164^th	774	78.8%
2023	65.92	164^th	792	79.3%
2024	65.71	166^th	807	79.4%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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50%

Reviews:

by a student
Tuesday, August 12, 2014

I am currently a junior at FLHS and I wouldn't rather be anywhere else. The principal is an absolute sweetheart and the teachers are absolutely amazing. Their ROTC program is my favorite but they have so many clubs and extracurricular activities its mind blowing. Definitely a great school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Fort Lauderdale High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	910	395	23	47	1	n/a	n/a	0	1376
1989	781	396	24	48	0	n/a	n/a	0	1249
1990	670	352	25	45	0	n/a	n/a	0	1092
1991	690	420	27	55	3	n/a	n/a	0	1195
1992	693	431	26	54	3	n/a	n/a	0	1207
1993	631	489	19	71	5	n/a	n/a	0	1215
1994	649	545	18	77	5	n/a	n/a	0	1294
1995	635	818	40	100	0	n/a	n/a	0	1593
1996	635	818	40	100	0	n/a	n/a	0	1593
1997	693	1021	42	128	0	n/a	n/a	0	1884
1998	630	1047	39	132	2	n/a	n/a	0	1850
1999	596	1052	38	148	3	n/a	n/a	0	1837
2000	517	1069	27	148	3	n/a	n/a	0	1764
2001	463	1065	23	139	6	n/a	n/a	0	1696
2002	437	1188	21	149	6	n/a	n/a	0	1801
2003	437	1188	21	149	6	n/a	n/a	0	1801
2004	439	1168	26	152	8	n/a	n/a	0	1793
2005	383	1167	30	162	9	n/a	n/a	0	1751
2006	377	1143	31	170	7	n/a	n/a	0	1728
2007	393	1031	29	164	4	n/a	n/a	29	1650
2008	379	1124	26	176	4	n/a	n/a	39	1748
2009	377	1024	31	185	2	n/a	n/a	32	1651
2010	398	1003	35	197	6	n/a	n/a	30	1669
2011	425	1085	46	200	7	1	49	0	1813
2012	422	1078	52	220	4	2	37	0	1815
2013	495	1161	44	272	2	2	49	0	2025
2014	517	1163	37	300	4	1	53	0	2075
2015	542	1156	33	335	7	0	55	0	2128
2016	548	1132	38	362	7	0	68	0	2155
2017	528	1073	49	346	7	0	61	0	2064
2018	539	999	52	346	6	0	65	0	2007
2019	536	1048	56	423	3	0	67	0	2133
2020	582	1078	51	453	2	0	61	0	2227
2021	625	1071	45	491	4	1	72	0	2309
2022	633	1041	40	517	3	2	66	0	2302
2023	595	987	40	532	1	2	71	0	2228

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fort Lauderdale High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1376	79.0	17.4	10.8
1989	1249	72.0	17.3	10.9
1990	1092	72.0	15.1	18.6
1991	1195	64.0	18.6	15.9
1992	1207	63.0	19.1	22.4
1993	1215	62.0	19.6	25.3
1994	1294	60.0	21.6	25.5
1995	1593	70.0	22.8	29.1
1996	1593	70.0	22.8	29.1
1997	1884	97.0	19.4	30.9
1998	1850	99.0	18.7	29.8
1999	1837	94.0	19.5	25.3
2000	1764	92.0	19.2	29.4
2001	1696	90.0	18.8	26.1
2002	1801	96.0	18.8	35.4
2003	1801	96.0	18.8	35.4
2004	1793	101.0	17.8	36.3
2005	1751	100.0	17.5	39.5
2006	1728	100.0	17.3	49.5
2007	1650	95.0	17.4	43.8
2008	1748	101.5	17.2	51
2009	1651	122.7	16.3	58.2
2010	1669	90.5	18.4	66.8
2011	1813	91.7	19.7	61.9
2012	1815	85.6	21.2	64.9
2013	2025	91.0	22.2	63.6
2014	2075	91.0	22.8	64.8
2015	2128	91.0	23.3	65.1
2016	2155	95.0	22.6	62.6
2017	2064	101.0	20.4	65.9
2018	2007	98.0	20.4	68.9
2019	2133	95.3	22.3	61.7
2020	2227	96.8	22.9	61.9
2021	2309	100.0	23.0	56.3
2022	2302	95.0	24.2	53.7
2023	2228	96.0	23.2	57.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fort Lauderdale High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1376	79.0	17.4	10.8
1989	1249	72.0	17.3	10.9
1990	1092	72.0	15.1	18.6
1991	1195	64.0	18.6	15.9
1992	1207	63.0	19.1	22.4
1993	1215	62.0	19.6	25.3
1994	1294	60.0	21.6	25.5
1995	1593	70.0	22.8	29.1
1996	1593	70.0	22.8	29.1
1997	1884	97.0	19.4	30.9
1998	1850	99.0	18.7	29.8
1999	1837	94.0	19.5	25.3
2000	1764	92.0	19.2	29.4
2001	1696	90.0	18.8	26.1
2002	1801	96.0	18.8	35.4
2003	1801	96.0	18.8	35.4
2004	1793	101.0	17.8	36.3
2005	1751	100.0	17.5	39.5
2006	1728	100.0	17.3	49.5
2007	1650	95.0	17.4	43.8
2008	1748	101.5	17.2	51
2009	1651	122.7	16.3	58.2
2010	1669	90.5	18.4	66.8
2011	1813	91.7	19.7	61.9
2012	1815	85.6	21.2	64.9
2013	2025	91.0	22.2	63.6
2014	2075	91.0	22.8	64.8
2015	2128	91.0	23.3	65.1
2016	2155	95.0	22.6	62.6
2017	2064	101.0	20.4	65.9
2018	2007	98.0	20.4	68.9
2019	2133	95.3	22.3	61.7
2020	2227	96.8	22.9	61.9
2021	2309	100.0	23.0	56.3
2022	2302	95.0	24.2	53.7
2023	2228	96.0	23.2	57.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fort Lauderdale High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$169 (2.1%)	$7,978 (97.9%)	$8,147
2019	$150 (2.0%)	$7,328 (98.0%)	$7,478
2020	$273 (3.4%)	$7,742 (96.6%)	$8,014
2021	$326 (4.2%)	$7,387 (95.8%)	$7,713
2022	$1,375 (16.1%)	$7,177 (83.9%)	$8,552
2023	$763 (8.2%)	$8,533 (91.8%)	$9,296

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fort Lauderdale High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 176^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 164^th of 792 High schools	3.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Lauderdale High School)	66	64	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	57	53	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Lauderdale High School)	60	65	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	53	49	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Fort Lauderdale High School)	71	70	1%
End of Course Biology 1 (Broward)	68	63	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Fort Lauderdale High School)	77	78	1%
End of Course US History (Broward)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Fort Lauderdale High School)	58	48	10%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Broward)	62	50	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Fort Lauderdale High School)	69	53	16%
End of Course Geometry (Broward)	56	45	11%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2133	2228	4.5%
African American	1048	987	5.8%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	56	40	28.6%
Hispanic	423	532	25.8%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	536	595	11%
Two or More Races	67	71	6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.7%	57.4%	4.3%

Schools Near Fort Lauderdale High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)					FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fort Lauderdale High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1600 NE 4th Ave	Fort Lauderdale	33305	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 322-1100	2,228	96	23.2	57.4%	595 (26.7%)	987 (44.3%)	532 (23.9%)	40 (1.8%)	1 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	71 (3.2%)	65.7	166^th of 807 public high schools	79.4%		65.9	164^th of 792 public high schools	79.3%	2				71.0	65.0					46.0	62.0	67.0	82.0		$9,296	$763	$8,533
Pace Center For Girls Inc.	Public	6-12	2225 N Andrews Ave	Wilton Manors	33311	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 321-7550	57	0		31.6%	6 (10.5%)	34 (59.6%)	14 (24.6%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.5%)								(n/a)
Sunrise High School	Public, Charter	9-12	424 W Sunrise Blvd	Fort Lauderdale	33311	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 446-9234	430	7	61.4	31.2%	36 (8.4%)	346 (80.5%)	36 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)	2.8	766^th of 807 public high schools	5.1%		3.7	736^th of 792 public high schools	7.1%	30				0.0	8.0					4.0	11.0	10.0	14.0		$8,267	$783	$7,484
Dillard 6-12	Public, Magnet	6-12	2501 NW 11th St	Fort Lauderdale	33311	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-0800	2,279	108	21.1	79.9%	51 (2.2%)	2,065 (90.6%)	130 (5.7%)	7 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	23 (1.0%)	31.6	525^th of 807 public high schools	34.9%		17.6	622^nd of 792 public high schools	21.5%	97	19.0	25.0	25.0	32.0	39.0	20.0	21.0	11.0	14.0	34.0	45.0	56.0	68.0	48.0	$10,041	$1,496	$8,544
Sunfire High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2360 W Oakland Park Blvd	Oakland Park	33311	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 678-3939	304	4	76.0	72.0%	13 (4.3%)	248 (81.6%)	35 (11.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	4.4	726^th of 807 public high schools	10.0%		3.4	742^nd of 792 public high schools	6.3%	16				6.0	21.0					6.0	3.0	8.0	19.0		$7,450	$00	$7,450
Broward Detention Center	Public	6-12	222 NW 22nd Ave	Fort Lauderdale	33311	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 321-7550	75	0		64.0%	15 (20.0%)	57 (76.0%)	3 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Stranahan High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1800 SW 5th Pl	Fort Lauderdale	33312	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 323-2100	1,438	65	22.1	77.0%	78 (5.4%)	880 (61.2%)	443 (30.8%)	10 (0.7%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (1.7%)	34.2	485^th of 807 public high schools	39.9%		24.4	564^th of 792 public high schools	28.8%	79				46.0	47.0					29.0	38.0	59.0	57.0		$10,454	$1,287	$9,168
Northeast High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	700 NE 56th St	Oakland Park	33334	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 322-1550	1,552	66	23.5	69.1%	250 (16.1%)	495 (31.9%)	751 (48.4%)	22 (1.4%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (1.9%)	35.2	473^rd of 807 public high schools	41.4%		25	551^st of 792 public high schools	30.4%	78				42.0	44.0					50.0	31.0	47.0	74.0		$9,683	$918	$8,766
Academic Solutions Academy A	Public, Charter	9-12	10044 NW 31st Street	Coral Springs	33065	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 572-6600	233	3	77.6	98.7%	15 (6.4%)	103 (44.2%)	108 (46.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	5.5	714^th of 807 public high schools	11.5%		2.4	777^th of 792 public high schools	1.9%	63					17.0					0.0	0.0	20.0	29.0		$7,764	$383	$7,381
Academic Solutions High School	Public, Charter	9-12	10044 NW 31st Street	Coral Springs	33065	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 572-6600	234	4	58.6	98.7%	18 (7.7%)	120 (51.3%)	88 (37.6%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	5.1	717^th of 807 public high schools	11.2%		5.2	707^th of 792 public high schools	10.7%	10					20.0					4.0	14.0	20.0	21.0		$8,274	$455	$7,819

Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Lauderdale High School

Is Fort Lauderdale High School a good school?

Fort Lauderdale High School ranks 166^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Fort Lauderdale High School?

Students at Fort Lauderdale High School are 44% African American, 27% White, 24% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Fort Lauderdale High School in?

Broward

What schools feed into Fort Lauderdale High School?

Fort Lauderdale High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bayview Elementary School
Elementary : Bennett Elementary School
Elementary : Harbordale Elementary School
Elementary : North Side Elementary School
Elementary : Walker Elementary School
Elementary : Wilton Manors Elementary School
Middle : Sunrise Middle School

How many students attend Fort Lauderdale High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,228 students attended Fort Lauderdale High School.

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