STRANAHAN HIGH SCHOOL

1800 SW 5TH PL
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312

1,286 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Stranahan High School, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a public secondary school operating under the Broward County Public Schools district. Established in 1970, it serves a diverse student population and is well-known for its vibrant campus culture and commitment to academic and extracurricular development. The school is situated near the downtown Fort Lauderdale area, providing students with access to a variety of community resources and opportunities within the region.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes rigorous academic programs, such as Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized magnet programs, designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career success. Beyond the classroom, Stranahan High School fosters student engagement through a wide array of athletics, performing arts, and vocational clubs. By emphasizing both scholastic achievement and personal growth, the school aims to cultivate a supportive environment that equips its students with the skills necessary to excel in an evolving global society.

1,286

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STRANAHAN HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	399
Black	794
Asian	15
Two or More	19
American Indian	6

Black
794 (61.7%)
Hispanic
399 (31.0%)
White
53 (4.1%)
Two or More
19 (1.5%)
Asian
15 (1.2%)
American Indian
6 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BROWARD
Phone:	(754)323-2100
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	641
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 357

Grade 10 329

Grade 11 329

Grade 12 271

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for STRANAHAN HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	357
Grade 10	329
Grade 11	329
Grade 12	271

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for STRANAHAN HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	654	50.9%
Male	632	49.1%

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