Fort Lauderdale High School
Tel:
(754) 322-1100
Fort Lauderdale High School serves 2,007 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Fort Lauderdale High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Fort Lauderdale High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Fort Lauderdale High School's student population of 2,007 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,007 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 98 teachers |
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School Comparison
Fort Lauderdale High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Fort Lauderdale High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1357 out of 3633 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 33% |
| Black | 50% | 22% |
| White | 27% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.70 |
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Graduation Rate | 98% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Broward School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Fort Lauderdale High School is Pace Center For Girls Inc. (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is North Side Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Lauderdale North Side Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 437 students
0.6 miles
120 Ne 11th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(754) 322-7450 0.6 PK-5 437 - Fort Lauderdale Pace Center For Girls Inc. Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 93 students
0.7 miles
2225 N Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754) 321-7550 0.7 6-12 93 - Fort Lauderdale Wilton Manors Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 618 students
0.7 miles
2401 Ne 3rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
(754) 322-8950 0.7 PK-5 618 - Fort Lauderdale Sunrise High School Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 404 students
0.9 miles
424 W Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 446-9234 0.9 9-12 404 - Fort Lauderdale Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 457 students
0.9 miles
800 Nw 13th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754) 322-7000 0.9 PK-5 457
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