- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale High School
Federal NCES profile for Fort Lauderdale High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120018000217
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Lauderdale High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #18 of 31
- public schools in Fort Lauderdale · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Lauderdale High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Lauderdale High School ranks #18 of 31 public schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018000217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Fort Lauderdale High School held near 2,182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 96.0 → 97.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-46 students YoY 120018000217 · Fort Lauderdale, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,260 enr · 23.5:1 · 53.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Fort Lauderdale High School held near 2,182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount). Teacher FTE added 96.0 → 97.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Fort Lauderdale High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress Bay Hi
Cypress Bay High School
4,579 students
- Western High S
Western High School
3,510 students
- Marjory Stonem
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
3,089 students
- Coral Glades H
Coral Glades High School
2,843 students
- West Broward H
West Broward High School
2,492 students
- This school
Fort Lauderdale High School
2,260 students
What this shows Fort Lauderdale High School reports 2,260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Lauderdale High School compares
Fort Lauderdale High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 32% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▲ 2% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,260 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,260
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 89% in Florida - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,121
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
White 22.0%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Fort Lauderdale High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Lauderdale High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Lauderdale High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,510
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,843
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Lauderdale High School
How many students attend Fort Lauderdale High School?
Fort Lauderdale High School has 2,260 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Lauderdale, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,228 (2022-23) → 2,182 (2023-24), nearly flat (-46).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Lauderdale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Lauderdale High School is 23.5:1, which is 32% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fort Lauderdale High School?
53.2% of students at Fort Lauderdale High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Lauderdale High School?
The largest demographic group at Fort Lauderdale High School is African American at 44.4% of enrollment, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Lauderdale High School?
Fort Lauderdale High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fort Lauderdale High School rank among public schools in Fort Lauderdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Lauderdale High School ranks #18 of 31 public schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fort Lauderdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Fort Lauderdale High School, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Western High School (3,510 students), and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (3,089 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.