SANDRA MARIE CURTIS HIGH SCHOOL

424 W SUNRISE BLVD
FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311

WWW.SUNRISEHIGH.COM

Charter School 384 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sunrise High School, located on West Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, operates under the Mavericks in Education network. It is a tuition-free public charter school specifically designed to serve students who may have struggled in traditional high school settings or who are seeking a more flexible, personalized approach to earning their diploma. The school focuses on credit recovery and individualized instruction, aiming to re-engage students and provide them with the support necessary to graduate on time.

The school’s curriculum is often delivered through a blended learning model, combining teacher-led instruction with computer-based coursework that allows students to progress at their own pace. By offering smaller class sizes and a supportive environment, Sunrise High seeks to address the unique academic and social needs of its student body. Their mission emphasizes preparation for post-secondary education and career success, prioritizing a path toward graduation for students who might otherwise be at risk of dropping out.

384

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SANDRA MARIE CURTIS HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	41
Black	315
Asian	1
Two or More	1

Black
315 (82.0%)
Hispanic
41 (10.7%)
White
26 (6.8%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BROWARD
Phone:	(954)446-9234
Website:	http://WWW.SUNRISEHIGH.COM
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
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 9

Grade 10 30

Grade 11 70

Grade 12 275

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SANDRA MARIE CURTIS HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	9
Grade 10	30
Grade 11	70
Grade 12	275

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SANDRA MARIE CURTIS HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	187	48.7%
Male	197	51.3%

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