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Fort Lauderdale High School

1600 NE 4TH AVE, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33305

About Fort Lauderdale High School

Fort Lauderdale High School is a public high school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It is one of 68 high schools in the Broward County Public Schools and serves students in grades 9–12. The school has about 1,900 to 2,100 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 21:1, which is normal for big city high schools. Fort Lauderdale High School has a wide range of college-preparatory classes, including Advanced Placement® (AP) courses and tests. 49% of students take AP classes. latest news & World Report says that the school is the 109th best in Florida, which shows that it does well in school. According to proficiency data for the 2025–2026 school year, 46% of students met math standards and 64% met reading/ELA standards. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school. About 75% of them are minorities, and about 42% of them are poor. The amount spent per student is in line with the district average, which helps pay for extracurricular activities and instructional programs. The school is in a suburban-urban Fort Lauderdale neighborhood and is known for having a wide range of educational opportunities.

Fort Lauderdale High School Contact Information

Address

1600 NE 4TH AVE, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33305

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Phone

(754) 322-1100

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 46%
Reading 64%
State average proficiency is 46% in Math and 64% in Reading.
97
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
6
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
2182
Total Students
$66972
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 192 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Fort Lauderdale High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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.....

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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.

Student Demographics

White 24.7%
Asian 1.56%
Hispanic 25.34%
Black 44.18%
Two+ Races 4.08%
Native Am. 0%
White
24.7%
Asian
1.56%
Hispanic
25.34%
Black
44.18%
Two+ Races
4.08%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2182
56.28%
1228 Female
43.72%
954 Male

Student Population

2182 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

363 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Everyone at Fort Lauderdale High School is excited! Recently, the school welcomed students back for a new semester. There were events like the Resume Building Workshop and the SAC Meeting. Students are also involved in a number of clubs, such as the Garden Club and the Broward Youth Coalition. Also, the school's football team won a thrilling game against the Coral Springs Colts by a score of 3-0.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of classes can you take at Fort Lauderdale High School?

Ans. The school has a wide range of classes, including advanced ones, as well as extracurricular activities and chances to grow as a person.

Q2. How do teachers get students to join in on activities?

Ans. Students can explore their interests, learn new skills, and gain leadership experience through clubs, sports, and arts programs.

Q3. What help is there for schoolwork?

Ans. Tutoring, counseling, and mentoring help students do well in school and in life.

Q4. How do you keep a good school environment?

Ans. A focus on respect, working together, and being responsible makes the learning environment safe, welcoming, and productive.

Q5. How does the school get students ready for the future?

Ans. Students get help with career planning, skill-building, and finding mentors to help them get into college, trade school, or a professional job.

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
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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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

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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
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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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