Serving 420 students in grades 9-12, Sunrise High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunrise High School's student population of 420 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunrise High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise High School is 0.33, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2717 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
37%
Black
81%
21%
White
10%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunrise High School's ranking?
Sunrise High School is ranked #2717 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sunrise High School often compared to?
Sunrise High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plantation High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sunrise High School?
The graduation rate of Sunrise High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sunrise High School?
420 students attend Sunrise High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Sunrise High School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Sunrise High School offer ?
Sunrise High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunrise High School part of?
Sunrise High School is part of Broward School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunrise High School located?
Sunrise High School is located in the Progresso Village neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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