Stranahan High School Overview &amp; Highlights (2026 List)

About Stranahan High School

Stranahan High School is a public high school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It is a part of the Broward County Public Schools system and serves kids in grades 9 through 12. There are about 1,700 to 1,900 students at the school, and there is one teacher for every 22 students. This makes it possible for structured lessons in the classroom and one-on-one academic help when needed. The full curriculum at Stranahan High School is designed to prepare students for college and the job market. Students can take Advanced Placement (AP®) courses and tests, and 29% of them do. This lets students who are motivated take hard classes. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school. About 57% of them come from low-income families, and 95% of them are minorities. This is similar to the socioeconomic profile of the area around the school. According to latest news & World Report, Stranahan High School is the 408th best school in Florida. 21% of students are good at math and 37% are good at reading for the 2025–2026 school year. These are subjects where students can still do better in school.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 21%

Reading 37%

State average proficiency is 21% in Math and 37% in Reading.

63

Full-time Teachers

21 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

3

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

1328

Total Students

$66972

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 4.97%

Asian 0.6%

Hispanic 32.15%

Black 60.84%

Two+ Races 1.13%

Native Am. 0.3%

White

4.97%

Asian

0.6%

Hispanic

32.15%

Black

60.84%

Two+ Races

1.13%

Native Am.

0.3%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1328

51.28%

681 Female

48.72%

647 Male

Student Population

1328 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

332 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Stranahan High School Contact Information

Address

1800 SW 5TH PL, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33312

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Phone

(754) 323-2100

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Website

stranahan.browardschools.com

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:40 AM to 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Stranahan High School is very excited! The school threw a big party not long ago to celebrate the opening of its new cafeteria. The SMART Bond program paid for the $47 million project, which also fixed up the roof, HVAC, and electrical systems. The new building should make the student experience better in general. The boys' basketball team at the school also made headlines when they won the state championship for the first time ever. This shows how strong and skilled they are.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of learning does Stranahan High School provide?

Ans. Stranahan High School puts a lot of emphasis on academic success, getting students involved, and helping them grow through extracurricular and leadership activities.

Q2. How does the school get students to get involved?

Ans. Students are encouraged to join sports, clubs, and arts programs to find out what they're good at and improve their ability to work with others.

Q3. What kinds of help with schoolwork are available?

Ans. Tutoring, counseling, and academic mentoring help students reach their educational goals and get through tough times.

Q4. How does the school make the culture better?

Ans. To make the classroom a safe and welcoming place to learn, respect, inclusion, and responsibility are stressed.

Q5. How do you get students ready for life after high school?

Ans. Programs that help with planning, skill-building, and mentoring help people move on to college, vocational training, or professional paths.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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