Summary:
Zip code 33305 is home to one high school, Fort Lauderdale High School, a large public school serving grades 9 through 12 in the Broward County School District.
Fort Lauderdale High School is a standout performer in English and history, with 9th and 10th grade ELA proficiency rates (78% and 76%) far exceeding state averages, and a US History proficiency rate of 85% that also tops the state. The school boasts an exceptional 98.7% graduation rate and has consistently earned a 4-star rating, ranking in the top 22% of Florida high schools. However, the school faces significant challenges in STEM subjects, with Algebra 1 proficiency at 52% and Geometry at 56%, both below district and state averages. A critical concern is the 46.9% chronic absenteeism rate, which is dramatically higher than the district and state averages, creating a paradox with the high graduation rate and strong ELA scores. The school also has a high student-teacher ratio of 24.5:1 and per-student spending of $10,028.
Key takeaways for parents include the school's clear academic strength in humanities versus a notable weakness in math and science, where proficiency is declining. The very high graduation rate combined with low STEM proficiency suggests students may be meeting graduation requirements without achieving state-defined proficiency in those subjects. The chronic absenteeism rate is a major red flag for student engagement, even though it does not appear to be dragging down the school's overall graduation or ELA performance. While the school achieves strong results in several areas without exceptionally high funding, the large class sizes and STEM struggles are important factors to consider.
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