Buildings were gradually added in phases to accommodate the growth of the student population.

Stranahan High has an FCAT school grade of "B" for the 2013 academic year.

[5] Stranahan High School has two magnet programs dedicated to engineering and medical sciences.

It received a Gates Grant in 2005 and has begun a transition to small learning communities.

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.

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.