Serving 2,228 students in grades 9-12, Fort Lauderdale High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Fort Lauderdale High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Lauderdale High School is 0.68, 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.
Fort Lauderdale High School is ranked #1282 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Lauderdale High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Lauderdale High School is 99%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fort Lauderdale High School?
2,228 students attend Fort Lauderdale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Fort Lauderdale High School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Lauderdale High School?
Fort Lauderdale High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fort Lauderdale High School offer ?
Fort Lauderdale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fort Lauderdale High School part of?
In what neighborhood is Fort Lauderdale High School located?
Fort Lauderdale High School is located in the South Middle River neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in South Middle River.
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