Serving 384 students in grades 9-12, Sandra Marie Curtis 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sandra Marie Curtis High School's student population of 384 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
384 students
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
7 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sandra Marie Curtis High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandra Marie Curtis High School is 0.31, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2851 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
38%
Black
82%
21%
White
7%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandra Marie Curtis High School's ranking?
Sandra Marie Curtis High School is ranked #2851 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sandra Marie Curtis High School often compared to?
Sandra Marie Curtis High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plantation High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sandra Marie Curtis High School?
The graduation rate of Sandra Marie Curtis High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sandra Marie Curtis High School?
384 students attend Sandra Marie Curtis High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Sandra Marie Curtis High School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are White.
What grades does Sandra Marie Curtis High School offer ?
Sandra Marie Curtis High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sandra Marie Curtis High School part of?
Sandra Marie Curtis High School is part of Broward School District.
In what neighborhood is Sandra Marie Curtis High School located?
Sandra Marie Curtis High School is located in the Progresso Village neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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