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#1691 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 45% in state

Fort Lauderdale High School

High School · Broward · Fort Lauderdale, FL

A Broward high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1600 NE 4TH AVE, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305

  • Math 38% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 68% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg+15.4 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation19.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.5:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism52.7%

Students at Fort Lauderdale High School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency38%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency68%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 6 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 68% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
49%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
58%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
64%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
67%
2024
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

41.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Fort Lauderdale High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Miami map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 70Very Walkable
  • Transit 37Some Transit
  • Bike 57Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$89,944

Median home value

$558,200

Median rent

$1,850/mo

College educated

53.9%

Homeownership

70%

Poverty rate

7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
19.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
10 boys'·14 girls'·24 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pace Center for Girls Inc.Enrollment path unverified6.06–120.7 mi81Compare →
Holy Temple Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.6privateK–120.9 mi169Compare →
Sunrise High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.79–121.0 mi420Compare →
Lighthouse Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.3private2–121.5 mi38Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Broward

Schools in district
325
Rank in district
#154 of 319
District spending per student
$12,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fort Lauderdale High School is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fort Lauderdale High School

Fort Lauderdale High School is a public high school in Fort Lauderdale, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 2,182 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,691 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fort Lauderdale High School

What grades does Fort Lauderdale High School serve?

Fort Lauderdale High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Fort Lauderdale High School?

Fort Lauderdale High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,182 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Lauderdale High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fort Lauderdale High School is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fort Lauderdale High School rank in FL?

Fort Lauderdale High School ranks #1,691 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Fort Lauderdale High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fort Lauderdale High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Fort Lauderdale High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Lauderdale High School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Fort Lauderdale High School a charter school?

No, Fort Lauderdale High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fort Lauderdale High School a Title I school?

No, Fort Lauderdale High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fort Lauderdale High School?

41.6% of students at Fort Lauderdale High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,182
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
97
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Broward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.7%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 33305)
12,961
Area average commute
24 min
Area median age
51.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33305; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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