- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Parkland, FL
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
Federal NCES profile for Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120018002721
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Parkland · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Parkland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-224 students YoY
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shrank from 3,504 students in 2022-23 to 3,280 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 138.1 → 133.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-224 students YoY 120018002721 · Parkland, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
3,089 enr · 22.4:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shrank from 3,504 students in 2022-23 to 3,280 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 138.1 → 133.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Marjory Stoneman Douglas 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
- This school
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
- J. P. Taravell
J. P. Taravella High School
2,436 students
What this shows Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School reports 3,089 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School compares
Marjory Stoneman Douglas 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 60% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,089 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,089
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in Florida - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
180
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
African American 10.3%
Asian 9.5%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
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 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. P. Taravella High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marjory Stoneman Douglas 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
- 2,843
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,436
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~3,089 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
How many students attend Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School?
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School has 3,089 students enrolled. It is a high school in Parkland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 3,504 (2022-23) → 3,280 (2023-24), down 224.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is 22.4:1, which is 26% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School?
20.6% of students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School?
The largest demographic group at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is White at 48.1% of enrollment, in Parkland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School?
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School rank among public schools in Parkland?
By Resource Investment Index, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Parkland, 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 Parkland on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Western High School (3,510 students), and Coral Glades High School (2,843 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.