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Sandra Marie Curtis High School

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

784^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 6% of Florida high schools

Summary

Sandra Marie Curtis High School in Fort Lauderdale, FL, is a small high school serving 384 students in grades 9-12 within the Broward district, but it faces profound challenges that set it apart from nearby schools.

The most critical issue is that 93.3% of students are chronically absent, meaning the vast majority are not attending school regularly. This is nearly three times the district average of 33.6% and far higher than nearby traditional schools like Fort Lauderdale High School (which has a 98.7% graduation rate) or Stranahan High School (98.0% graduation rate). The school's graduation rate is just 50.9%, roughly half the state average of 92.2%. Academic proficiency is critically low, with only 5% of students proficient in Algebra 1 and 12% in US History, compared to 52% and 76% at Fort Lauderdale High, respectively. The student-to-teacher ratio is an extreme 61:1, far exceeding the typical 20-25:1 ratio at schools like Boyd H. Anderson High School (25.8:1).

This data suggests Sandra Marie Curtis functions as an alternative or dropout recovery school, similar to Sunfire High School (15.2% graduation rate) and Suned High of South Broward (17.9% graduation rate), serving students who have struggled in traditional settings. Despite per-student spending increasing to $10,608—comparable to Fort Lauderdale High's $10,028—the money has not translated into better outcomes. The school's core challenge is not instruction but getting students to attend, and any improvement must first address the root causes of absenteeism with intensive support.

384

Students ?

61.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,608

Per pupil spending ?

Free/discounted lunch ?

424 W Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

(954) 446-9234

District: Broward

Racial breakdown:

African American:

82.0%

Hispanic:

10.7%

White:

6.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 3rd percentile in 2016 → 6th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (14% vs 64% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (6th percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Florida average (51% vs 92%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school14%

District avg68%

Florida avg64%

784^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 6%▲ up 4 pts since 2016

From bottom 3% (2016) to bottom 6% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

54^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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	2.6	784 of 838	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	2.8	782 of 844	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	2.8	766 of 807	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	3.7	736 of 792	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	2.2	755 of 774	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	3.7	692 of 746	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	2.1	705 of 734	4.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	1.2	709 of 716	1.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	3.4	668 of 714	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	2.7	673 of 693	2.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	2.2	671 of 687	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	3.5	600 of 648	7.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry17%-39 vs state

Biology 117%-57 vs state

English Language Arts17%-44 vs state

US History12%-62 vs state

Algebra 15%-58 vs state

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by a parent
Sunday, April 12, 2020

Using 21st century technology and a focus on individualized learning, Sunrise High School offers students the opportunity to become college and career ready, and to earn their FL state-recognized high school diploma, in non-traditional school environment. 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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
Suned High Of South Broward	Public, Charter	9-12	2744 Davie Blvd	Fort Lauderdale	33312	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 284-7000	380	3	126.6	17.1%	43 (11.3%)	134 (35.3%)	193 (50.8%)	4 (1.1%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	3.9	755^th of 838 public high schools	9.9%		2.5	791^st of 844 public high schools	6.3%	36				8.0	20.0					17.0	14.0	30.0	23.0		$8,107	$109	$7,998
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center	Public	6-12	700 SW 26th St	Fort Lauderdale	33315	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 321-7550	655	31	21.1	58.9%	28 (4.3%)	457 (69.8%)	154 (23.5%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.1%)	9.5	708^th of 838 public high schools	15.5%		8.3	710^th of 844 public high schools	15.9%	2		20.0	27.0	31.0	29.0			24.0	23.0	30.0	31.0	18.0	28.0		$16,796	$6,011	$10,785

Frequently Asked Questions about Sandra Marie Curtis High School

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Sandra Marie Curtis High School ranks in the bottom 6.4% of Florida high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Sandra Marie Curtis High School?

Students at Sandra Marie Curtis High School are 82% African American, 11% Hispanic, 7% White.

What district is Sandra Marie Curtis High School in?

Broward

How many students attend Sandra Marie Curtis High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 384 students attended Sandra Marie Curtis High School.

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