Stranahan High School

1800 Sw 5th Pl
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,328 students in grades 9-12, Stranahan 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 is 23% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Stranahan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Stranahan High School's student population of 1,328 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,328 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Stranahan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stranahan High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3238 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Stranahan High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Stranahan High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Stranahan High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Stranahan High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
32%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Stranahan High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
61%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Stranahan High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Stranahan High School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Stranahan High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Stranahan High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Stranahan High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
95%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Stranahan High School and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Stranahan High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Stranahan High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stranahan High School's ranking?
Stranahan High School is ranked #3238 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Stranahan High School often compared to?
Stranahan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Lauderdale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stranahan High School?
The graduation rate of Stranahan High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Stranahan High School?
1,328 students attend Stranahan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Stranahan High School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stranahan High School?
Stranahan High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Stranahan High School offer ?
Stranahan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Stranahan High School part of?
Stranahan High School is part of Broward School District.
In what neighborhood is Stranahan High School located?
Stranahan High School is located in the Riverside Park neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 27, 2025 (Thursday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 28, 2025 (Friday)

School Reviews

5   11/22/2011
I Honestly Love Stranahan Cheerleaders righbut now i am at fortlauderdale &'d will begoing to stranahan &'d cheering and also doing medical maqnet
- Posted by Student/Alumni - rhude

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 95% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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