Sunrise High School

Sunrise High School is an alternative high school located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with a focus on serving students from ninth to twelfth grade. The school has a total enrollment of 420 students and operates as a charter institution within Broward County. Although specific student-teacher ratio details are not provided, the school offers personalized attention that is often characteristic of alternative education settings.

Sunrise High School's academic performance places it in the lower half of Florida’s schools according to MySchoolScout ratings, with an overall score of 3.5 out of 10 and a ranking at #3112 among 3816 schools statewide. In terms of subject proficiency, only about 10% of students meet or exceed standards in ELA/Reading and 14% in Math, indicating areas where the school is focusing on improvement. Sunrise High School sits within the heart of a mid-size city, offering its students access to urban resources while providing an alternative educational environment that addresses diverse learning needs.

While current test scores at Sunrise High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Sunrise High School is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.