The Way We Were
The Way We Are

Fort Lauderdale High School is one of the oldest continuously functioning
high schools in Broward County, Florida. Founded in 1899, it was the only
high school in the 68 mile stretch between Miami and West Palm Beach.

In 1915 tourist trade increased in Fort Lauderdale, which boosted the population
of residents in the county. In a land slide vote, the county decided to construct a new
school that was able to accommodate more students.

In 1915, Fort Lauderdale High had their first graduating class of five boys.
In 1963, Fort Lauderdale High moved from its original downtown location to
its present location on Northeast Fourth Avenue.

The school is home to numerous magnet programs, including one of the states
most prominent pre-law programs and the Advanced Studies Institute, a program
which allows students to follow an AP and Honors level-track which places them
in sophomore standing their first year of university. Recently, a third magnet was
added: the Cambridge Program, sponsored by Cambridge University.


For more information on FLHS, click here.

The Way We Will Be
THIS PAGE HAS BEEN UPDATED ON:
Thursday, November 15, 2007