FORT LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL

1600 NE 4TH AVE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33305

2,228 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fort Lauderdale High School, located in the Victoria Park neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, holds the distinction of being the oldest operating high school in Broward County. Established in 1899, the school is rich in tradition and is famously known by its mascot, the "Flying L." It serves as a comprehensive public high school within the Broward County Public Schools district, consistently playing a central role in the academic and athletic landscape of the Fort Lauderdale community.

The school is well-regarded for its robust academic offerings, most notably its acclaimed Cambridge AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education) program, which attracts students seeking a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum. Beyond academics, Fort Lauderdale High offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. With its historic campus and emphasis on both tradition and modern achievement, the school remains a cornerstone institution for families in the North Fort Lauderdale area.

2,228

Total Students

96.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FORT LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	595
Hispanic	532
Black	987
Asian	40
Two or More	71
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
987 (44.3 %)
White
595 (26.7 %)
Hispanic
532 (23.9 %)
Two or More
71 (3.2 %)
Asian
40 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BROWARD
Phone:	(754)322-1100
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	96.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	809
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 9 605

Grade 10 539

Grade 11 543

Grade 12 541

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FORT LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	605
Grade 10	539
Grade 11	543
Grade 12	541

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FORT LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,260	56.6%
Male	968	43.4%

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