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Stranahan High School

High School · Broward · Fort Lauderdale, FL

A Broward high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1800 SW 5TH PL, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

  • Math 18% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 47% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-6.1 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-15.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation10.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.1:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism67.4%

Students at Stranahan High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency18%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 47% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
40%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
39%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
44%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
39%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
40%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
36%
2024
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 39% (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

56.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Stranahan 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 61Bikeable

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

Median income

$77,644

Median home value

$397,800

Median rent

$1,566/mo

College educated

28%

Homeownership

63.1%

Poverty rate

13.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33312; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
10.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
8 boys'·9 girls'·18 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
Permission to Succeed AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.2 mi15Compare →
Broward Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified5.76–120.9 mi76Compare →
Suned High of South BrowardCharter · enrollment unverified2.09–120.9 mi297Compare →
St Thomas Aquinas High SchoolPrivate · tuition4.2private9–121.0 mi2,045Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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
#297 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

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

About Stranahan High School

Stranahan High School is a public high school in Fort Lauderdale, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 1,328 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,458 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stranahan High School

What grades does Stranahan High School serve?

Stranahan High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Stranahan High School?

Stranahan High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,328 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stranahan High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Stranahan High School is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stranahan High School rank in FL?

Stranahan High School ranks #3,458 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Stranahan High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Stranahan High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Stranahan High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stranahan High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Stranahan High School a charter school?

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

Is Stranahan High School a Title I school?

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

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

56.9% of students at Stranahan 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
1,328
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
63
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Broward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
67.4%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 33312)
53,547
Area average commute
26.4 min
Area median age
40.2
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 33312; 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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