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Fort Lauderdale High School

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Fort Lauderdale High School ranks 176 th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

176^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 79% of Florida high schools

Summary

Fort Lauderdale High School is a public magnet high school serving 2,182 students in grades 9-12 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, which is part of the Broward County School District. This high-performing school has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Florida high schools over the past 10 years, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fort Lauderdale High School's students excel academically, with graduation rates ranging from 88% to 99% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than the Broward County and Florida state averages. They also perform well above the district and state averages on a variety of end-of-course exams and state assessments, including Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology 1, US History, and 9th/10th grade English Language Arts. For example, in 2024-2025, 71% of 10th graders were proficient in ELA compared to 58% statewide.

When compared to nearby high schools in the Broward County district, such as Stranahan High School and Northeast High School, Fort Lauderdale High School generally outperforms them on key metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and school rankings. The school's higher level of per-student funding, which has increased from $7,713 in 2020-2021 to $10,072 in 2023-2024, may contribute to its strong academic performance.

2,260

Students ?

24.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,028

Per pupil spending ?

35.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1600 NE 4th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305

(754) 322-1100

District: Broward

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

Racial breakdown:

African American:

44.4%

Hispanic:

27.3%

White:

22.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 75th percentile in 2014 → 79th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (70% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Florida high schools

✓99% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (47% vs 31% Florida)

!Large classes — about 24 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school70%

District avg67%

Florida avg62%

176^th of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Top 21%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

14^th of 56High Schools in the Broward

25^th of 67Broward among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	66.2	176 of 844	79.1%	★★★★☆
2024	65.7	166 of 807	79.4%	★★★★☆
2023	65.9	164 of 792	79.3%	★★★★☆
2022	63.5	164 of 774	78.8%	★★★★☆
2021	58.7	190 of 746	74.5%	★★★★☆
2019	62.9	176 of 734	76.0%	★★★★☆
2018	64.0	156 of 716	78.2%	★★★★☆
2017	70.7	107 of 714	85.0%	★★★★☆
2016	67.0	128 of 693	81.5%	★★★★☆
2014	66.0	170 of 687	75.3%	★★★★☆
2013	63.0	175 of 648	73.0%	★★★★☆
2012	61.7	150 of 606	75.2%	★★★★☆
2011	68.0	197 of 622	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	68.3	183 of 620	70.5%	★★★★☆
2009	65.5	197 of 587	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	61.3	226 of 577	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	60.3	221 of 563	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	63.3	174 of 477	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2005	57.3	219 of 487	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	57.3	218 of 484	55.0%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

US History81%+10 vs state

Biology 180%+9 vs state

English Language Arts70%+13 vs state

Geometry58%+3 vs state

Algebra 154%-6 vs state

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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

Schools Near Fort Lauderdale High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)					FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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	2,260	92	24.5	35.9%	497 (22.0%)	1,003 (44.4%)	616 (27.3%)	44 (1.9%)	1 (0.0%)	4 (0.2%)	95 (4.2%)	66.2	176^th of 844 public high schools	79.1%		65.7	166^th of 807 public high schools	79.4%	10				70.0	71.0					54.0	58.0	80.0	81.0		$10,028	$657	$9,371
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	76	0		18.4%	10 (13.2%)	36 (47.4%)	26 (34.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.9%)								(n/a)															$8,173	$00	$8,174
Sandra Marie Curtis High School	Public, Charter	9-12	424 W Sunrise Blvd	Fort Lauderdale	33311	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 446-9234	384	0		6.0%	26 (6.8%)	315 (82.0%)	41 (10.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2.8	782^nd of 844 public high schools	7.3%		2.8	766^th of 807 public high schools	5.1%	16				5.0	0.0					20.0	11.0	15.0	18.0		$10,608	$00	$10,608
Dillard 6-12	Public, Magnet	6-12	2501 NW 11th St	Fort Lauderdale	33311	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-0800	1,998	90	22.2	60.9%	33 (1.7%)	1,810 (90.6%)	129 (6.5%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (1.1%)	39.8	467^th of 844 public high schools	44.7%		31.6	525^th of 807 public high schools	34.9%	58	38.0	35.0	38.0	46.0	47.0	29.0	41.0	43.0	33.0	45.0	56.0	67.0	72.0	44.0	$10,648	$968	$9,680
Broward County Acceleration Academies	Public	8-12	600 SE 3rd Ave	Fort Lauderdale	33301	Broward County	Broward	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(872) 240-2025	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
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	474	0	134.3	6.8%	15 (3.2%)	371 (78.3%)	81 (17.1%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	1.4	828^th of 844 public high schools	1.9%		4.4	726^th of 807 public high schools	10.0%	102					8.0					5.0	0.0	3.0	13.0		$6,272	$00	$6,272
Broward Detention Center	Public	6-12	222 NW 22nd Ave	Fort Lauderdale	33311	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 321-7550	78	0		35.9%	9 (11.5%)	60 (76.9%)	6 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)								(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	1,286	53	24.2	49.8%	53 (4.1%)	794 (61.7%)	399 (31.0%)	15 (1.2%)	6 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (1.5%)	49.5	342^nd of 844 public high schools	59.5%		34.2	485^th of 807 public high schools	39.9%	143				53.0	61.0					39.0	53.0	70.0	81.0		$11,333	$804	$10,530
Northeast High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	700 NE 56th St	Oakland Park	33334	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 322-1550	1,717	69	24.8	46.1%	231 (13.5%)	570 (33.2%)	861 (50.1%)	21 (1.2%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (1.8%)	31.9	565^th of 844 public high schools	33.1%		35.2	473^rd of 807 public high schools	41.4%	92				40.0	41.0					40.0	49.0	56.0	73.0		$10,290	$950	$9,340
Boyd H. Anderson High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3050 NW 41st St	Lauderdale Lakes	33309	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 322-0200	2,256	87	25.8	48.7%	43 (1.9%)	1,939 (85.9%)	235 (10.4%)	18 (0.8%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	16 (0.7%)	41.2	449^th of 844 public high schools	46.8%		28.3	561^st of 807 public high schools	30.5%	112				31.0	44.0					57.0	58.0	70.0	75.0		$9,411	$769	$8,642

Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Lauderdale High School

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

What is the racial makeup of Fort Lauderdale High School?

Students at Fort Lauderdale High School are 44% African American, 27% Hispanic, 22% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Fort Lauderdale High School in?

Broward

Is Fort Lauderdale High School a good school?

Fort Lauderdale High School ranks 176^th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fort Lauderdale High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,260 students attended Fort Lauderdale High School.

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