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Fort Lauderdale High School

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Fort Lauderdale High School ranks 186 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

186^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 78% of Florida high schools

Summary

Fort Lauderdale High School is a large public high school in Fort Lauderdale, FL, serving 2,260 students in grades 9-12 and consistently earning a 4-star rating from Schooldigger, making it a top-tier academic choice in the Broward district.

This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, especially in English Language Arts (ELA) and US History. In recent testing, 76% of 10th graders and 78% of 9th graders were proficient in ELA, dramatically higher than nearby schools like Stranahan High School (54% and 48% proficiency) and Northeast High School. Similarly, 85% of students were proficient in US History, the highest score among all neighboring schools and well above the district and state averages. The school also boasts a near-perfect graduation rate above 98% for the last five years, significantly higher than the district average of 91.4%. However, math scores are more moderate, with Algebra 1 and Geometry proficiency rates below the district average, indicating an area for growth.

One surprising finding is a high chronic absenteeism rate of 46.9%, which is notably above the district and state averages, even though attending students perform exceptionally well. This suggests that while the school is a humanities powerhouse, addressing attendance could further boost its overall performance. The school's per-student spending of $10,028 is in the middle of the pack compared to neighbors like Boyd H. Anderson High School ($9,411) and Dillard 6-12 ($10,648), indicating that its high performance is driven by effective teaching and school culture rather than higher funding. Overall, Fort Lauderdale High is a stable, high-performing school that is the clear academic leader in its area, with strengths in ELA and History and room for improvement in math.

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 — 82nd percentile in 2016 → 78th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (72% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Florida high schools

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

Worth a look

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

!Algebra 1 scores 11 pts below the Florida average

!Large classes — about 24 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school72%

District avg68%

Florida avg64%

186^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 22%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 18% (2016) to top 22% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

14^th of 57High Schools in the Broward

23^rd of 70Broward 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
2026	64.9	186 of 838	77.8%	★★★★☆
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 (2025-2026) ?

US History85%+11 vs state

English Language Arts77%+16 vs state

Biology 171%-3 vs state

Geometry56%~ state avg

Algebra 152%-11 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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)					FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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%)	64.9	186^th of 838 public high schools	77.8%		66.2	176^th of 844 public high schools	79.1%	10				78.0	76.0					52.0	56.0	71.0	85.0		$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%)	2.6	784^th of 838 public high schools	6.4%		2.8	782^nd of 844 public high schools	7.3%	2				20.0	16.0					5.0	17.0	17.0	12.0		$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%)	31.7	568^th of 838 public high schools	32.2%		39.8	467^th of 844 public high schools	44.7%	101	33.0	43.0	34.0	46.0	44.0	25.0	49.0	34.0	30.0	40.0	56.0	63.0	64.0	30.0	$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 ()	7.9	718^th of 838 public high schools	14.3%					(n/a)				35.0	23.0					0.0	10.0	21.0	42.0
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%)	1.2	827^th of 838 public high schools	1.3%		1.4	828^th of 844 public high schools	1.9%	1				6.0	9.0					0.0	3.0	11.0	11.0		$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%)	44.1	423^rd of 838 public high schools	49.5%		49.5	342^nd of 844 public high schools	59.5%	81				48.0	54.0					32.0	53.0	84.0	78.0		$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%)	36.9	509^th of 838 public high schools	39.3%		31.9	565^th of 844 public high schools	33.1%	56				47.0	52.0					64.0	46.0	57.0	65.0		$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%)	39.7	477^th of 838 public high schools	43.1%		41.2	449^th of 844 public high schools	46.8%	28				34.0	37.0					59.0	58.0	76.0	81.0		$9,411	$769	$8,642

Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Lauderdale High 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

How many students attend Fort Lauderdale High School?

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

Is Fort Lauderdale High School a good school?

Fort Lauderdale High School ranks 186^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

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