Serving 132 students in grades 9-12, Lauderhill High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
37%
Black
89%
21%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)15-19%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lauderhill High School?
The graduation rate of Lauderhill High School is 15-19%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 86%.
How many students attend Lauderhill High School?
132 students attend Lauderhill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Lauderhill High School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lauderhill High School?
Lauderhill High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lauderhill High School offer ?
Lauderhill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lauderhill High School part of?
Lauderhill High School is part of Broward School District.
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