Stranahan High School

Stranahan High School has two magnet programs dedicated to engineering and medical sciences. The magnet program's first graduating class was in 1997. It received a Gates Grant in 2005 and has begun a transition to small learning communities. The present community serving 9th-grade students is CREST. Tenth through 12th-grade students may choose among communities dedicated to business (downtown community), the arts (the studio community), technology and engineering (Sci-Tech community), or health-related careers (the health pavilion community). In 2007 Stranahan was recognized by the College Board as one of three high schools in the nation to receive an "Inspiration Award" for outstanding achievement in minority student participation in Advanced Placement classes. It was also recognized by Newsweek magazine as one of the top 500 high schools in the country. ==Attendance zone==

The school serves sections of Fort Lauderdale and Davie. == Medical Magnet ==

Students in the Medical Magnet program will be given specialized classes that are designed to inform them of general aspects of the medical field. Some of these classes include medical research, biotechnology, genetics, and forensics. Students are also encouraged in the Medical Magnet program to take Anatomy and Physiology versus physics, and also include special classes such as Health Science. Students in their 12th grade year are given the opportunity to travel to Broward General Hospital in order to observe different departments and also become interactive with doctors, nurses, or any staff. == Sports ==

• Girls soccer • Boys soccer • Football • Volleyball • Swimming • Cheer-leading • Girls flag football • Girls basketball • Boys basketball • Baseball • Cross Country • Wrestling • Softball • Track and Field • Step Team == Extra curricular clubs ==

• Business Professionals of America • Ecology Club • Key Club • Marine Biology Club • MCJROTC • Mu Alpha Theta • National Honor Society • Gay Straight Alliance • Student Government Association (SGA) • National Honor Society • Women of Tomorrow • Youth Crime Watch • Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) • Best Buddies • Future Florida Educators of America (FFEA) • First Priority • Poetry Club • Guitar Club • Colorful Spaces Club (BIPOC) ==Demographics==

As of the 2021–22 school year, the total student enrollment was 1,499. The ethnic makeup of the school was 33.4% White, 63.6% Black, 29.5% Hispanic, 0.7% Asian, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American or Native Alaskan, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. == Notable alumni ==

• Tiffany Bolling, actress • Rubin Carter, Defensive Tackle (1975–1986) Denver Broncos • Reynaldo Hill, former NFL cornerback for the Tennessee Titans • John Hope, pitcher (1993–1996) Pittsburgh Pirates • Undra Johnson, running back, NFL, Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, Dallas Cowboys • Andre King, Wide Receiver (2001–2004) Cleveland Browns • Jacinta Monroe, (WNBA) Forward (2011–current) Tulsa Shock • Jim Naugle, former mayor of Fort Lauderdale • Sandra Peabody, talent agent, acting coach, former actress • Demetrius Rhaney, football offensive lineman, St. Louis Rams • Carlton Rose, professional football player. • Chester Seabury, first African-American to graduate from a white high school in Florida • Jason Steele, politician • Dedrick Williams, murderer • Diana Williams, ABC News evening anchor in New York City • Lee Williams, Defensive Tackle San Diego Chargers == References ==