- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stranahan High School
Federal NCES profile for Stranahan High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120018000157
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stranahan High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools.
- #20 of 31
- public schools in Fort Lauderdale · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Stranahan High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stranahan High School ranks #20 of 31 public schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018000157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-110 students YoY
Stranahan High School shrank from 1,438 students in 2022-23 to 1,328 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-110 students YoY 120018000157 · Fort Lauderdale, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,286 enr · 19.8:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Stranahan High School shrank from 1,438 students in 2022-23 to 1,328 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Stranahan 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 1,286
Stranahan High School
1,286 students
What this shows Stranahan High School reports 1,286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stranahan High School compares
Stranahan High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 42% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,286 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,286
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Florida - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
68.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
181
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
White 4.1%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Stranahan High School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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 Stranahan High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stranahan 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 (~1,286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stranahan High School
How many students attend Stranahan High School?
Stranahan High School has 1,286 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Lauderdale, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,438 (2022-23) → 1,328 (2023-24), down 110.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stranahan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stranahan High School is 19.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stranahan High School?
73.8% of students at Stranahan High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stranahan High School?
The largest demographic group at Stranahan High School is African American at 61.7% of enrollment, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stranahan High School?
Stranahan High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stranahan High School rank among public schools in Fort Lauderdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Stranahan High School ranks #20 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 Stranahan 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.